12th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race & Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: October 5, 2025
• Location: Latimer Lane School, Weatogue, CT
• Purpose: All proceeds go directly back to the school and its students, enhancing the Latimer Lane Physical Education Program.
• Past Proceeds: Previous donations have funded a Gaga Pit, sleds, playground maps, a basketball hoop, a climbing tower, and various sports balls.

🥇 Participation Focus

• Healthy Habits: The race promotes healthy habits for kids and families.
• Awards: Awards are given to younger participants, with specific categories based on the number of students.
• Community Engagement: Encourages participation from the wider community.
• Acknowledgment: Mile Run awards specifically for kids in elementary school.

📅 Schedule & Registration

• Registration Start: Opens at 9:00 AM
• Event Name: 12th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile, & Fun Run
• Mission: Encourage healthy lifestyles and provide running opportunities for students of all abilities.

🏃‍♀️ FUN RUN

• Time: 9:30 AM - Upper Fields
• Special Note: Registration by 9/12/25 at 3 PM guarantees a t-shirt for all participants.

🏁 1 Mile Race

• Time: 10:00 AM - Intersection of Colonial Drive and Mountain View Drive
• Course: Clearly marked 1 mile course.
• Awards: For elementary age group winners.
• Registration: T-shirts for participants registering by 9/12/2025 at 3 PM.

🚀 5K Race

• Time: 10:30 AM - Intersection of Latimer Lane Road and Valley View Road
• Course: Same as last year, clearly marked.
• Registration: T-shirts available for those registering by 9/12/2025 at 3 PM.

👕 T-Shirt Purchase

• Purchase: Non-runners can buy t-shirts to support the event.
• Additional Purchases: Runners may also buy extra t-shirts.
• Order Deadline: By 9/8/25 at 3 PM.
• Details: Available in the Store tab during checkout.

❤️ Donations

• Support: Donations can be made via the donation tab on the page.

📧 Contact & Social Media

• Email: Questions about RBTS? Email justine.medic@gmail.com
• Facebook: Share your pictures on our pages: Run Back to School and Latimer Lane PTO Group.
• Map: Make sure to scroll down post-registration to get your 5K map!

🔗 Race Link

• Register Here: Run Back to School Registration