Litchfield Hills Road Race

Litchfield Hills Road Race

Date: 2026-06-14

Location: West Street, Litchfield, CT

URL: Litchfield Hills Road Race

Event Overview

• Premier Race: The LHRR is Litchfield County's premier road race.
• Challenging Course: This challenging course inspires runners from all over the U.S. and the World to participate.
• Inclusivity: While we boast about our famous elite runners, the LHRR also welcomes runners of all skill levels.
• Scenic Route: Experience the hometown feel of this 7 mile run through some of the most beautiful scenery in New England.

Entertainment & Challenges

• Crowd Support: Runners are encouraged by the crowds and awed by the field.
• Live Bands: Entertained by live bands all along the way.
• Gallows Lane: Challenged by Gallows Lane -- the hill rated number 7 in Runners World Top Ten Hills.
• Famous Runners: The stretch of the course that Bill Rodgers had to shift into 9th gear to handle.

Children's Races

• Inclusion: We also offer children’s races.
• More Information: Visit our website, www.lhrr.com for more info.
• Contact: Call 860-459-9908 for inquiries about our Children’s Races.

Race Weekend Experience

• Annual Tradition: Experience Road Race Weekend for yourself.
• Community: Join hundreds of runners and spectators that flock back to Litchfield every year.
• Date Reminder: Happens every second Sunday in June.
• Festivities: Enjoy all the other festivities surrounding the race.

Accolades

According to Runners World Magazine: Its the best little race you’ve never heard of!