Litchfield Hills Road Race

Race Overview

• Event: Litchfield Hills Road Race
• Date: 2026-06-14
• Location: West Street, Litchfield, CT
• Website: Race Registration

Course Description

• Premiere 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.
• Inclusive: 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.

Race Experience

• Crowd Support: Runners are encouraged by the crowds.
• Entertainment: Enjoy live bands all along the way.
• Challenge: Tackle Gallows Lane – the hill rated number 7 in Runners World Top Ten Hills.
• Legendary Moments: This is the stretch of the course that Bill Rodgers had to shift into 9th gear to handle.

Children's Races

• Events: 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 Children’s Races.

Annual Tradition

• Road Race Weekend: Experience Road Race Weekend for yourself.
• Community: You will be among the hundreds of runners and spectators that flock back to Litchfield every year.
• Timing: Join us for the second Sunday in June and all the other festivities surrounding the race.
• Recognition: According to Runners World Magazine, Its the best little race you’ve never heard of!