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236 Grand St, Waterbury CT

Monday, May 25th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Oh Boy 5K For US!

Run Connecticut the Easy Way — Because we have a reason

In honor of the Marathon Man, Attorney Eugene L. DeFronzo

🤝 Purpose of the Race

Enjoy: walking or running for your reason!
For: The Fallen Soldiers, First Respondents, For our Veterans & Active Soldiers
Support: Child Abuse Prevention, Cancer Survivors and the cure
Remember: For our Country, For depression and sadness, For Domestic Violence

🎗️ Proceeds and Co-Founders

Benefit: child abuse prevention through the Exchange Club of Waterbury.
Co-founder: the late Gene De Fronzo, more than 766 marathons, 50 States 12 times.
Race Director: Ivelisse A. Cruz

💲 Entry Fees

Adults: $30 thru 4/30 $35 & 5/1 thru race day
Students: $10 thru 4/30 & $15 5/1 thru race day.

👕 T-shirts

Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirts size. After April 24, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed.

🏁 Course Description

5K Loop Start & Finish at 300 Grand St — Mostly flat with some slight rolling hills.

📦 Packet Pickup

Where: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 61 Field Street, 1st Floor, Waterbury from 2-5pm.
On Race Day: Monday, May 26, 2025 at Start/Finish Area Grand Street between 7:00 AM-7:45 AM.

🚗 Parking

Parking garage at 61 Field Street, Waterbury, CT

💧 Aid Station

Location: At Start/Finish.
Drinks: Water & Lemonade.
Snacks: Variety of chips, crackers, candies, trail mixes.
Fruits: Bananas

🧳 Bag Drop

There will be a drop bag location area adjacent to the Aid Station.

🚻 Toilets

On the course near the start/finish area and Hamilton Park Road (turnaround). Bathroom behind City Hall.

🏆 Finisher Awards

1st, 2nd & 3rd trophy for M & F 19 & Under and 19 & Up. Custom designed dog tag to all finishers.

📢 Pre-Race Announcements

10 minutes before the start at the STARTING LINE.

⏱️ Timing

We are using chip timing!! The course is certified. CT25012JHP
Results will be available on empiretiming.com.

⚠️ Course Rules

Expect: Course will be open to the public. You should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc.
Caution: The race does cross streets and there are a few intersections.
No: Absolutely no littering.

🤲 Volunteers

Needed for various positions and are greatly appreciated. Please contact Ivelisse 203-982-5606 or by email ohboy11c13@gmail.com with your availability and t-shirt size.