Road Race - 8 Mile & 5K Run/Walk

Starburst - Free icons 5K & 8 Mile Run/Walk Starburst - Free icons

The New Milford Parks & Recreation Department's 8-mile and 5K road races will be happening on July 25th!  Our 8-mile race is now on its 58th year, and our 5K race is on its 23rd year.  The New Milford 8-mile Road Race is the third oldest race in the state, and one of the most challenging in the area. Runners test themselves during this hilly course through rural New Milford, including the famous Canterbury Hill. 5K runners enjoy a challenging and scenic course up into New Milford, and both races finish on the south side of the town green.

Both the 8-mile and 5K race will start at 8:30 AM sharp.

Race Details

  • Race Start Time: Both the 5K and 8 Mile races begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp

  • Registration Fees: $30 through July 19. $40 beginning July 20. Registration also available at New Milford Parks & Recreation: 2 Pickett District Road. New Milford, CT

  • Race Day Registration: Available until 8:10 a.m. on July 25

  • T-shirts: Guaranteed to the first 300 registered runners (sizes not guaranteed)

  • Awards: Monetary prizes will be mailed to the address on file 

  • Course Support: Water stops available along both routes

  • Post-Race Ceremony: Held at the bandstand on the Town Green

  • All Are Welcome: Runners, walkers, and dogs are welcome!

Starburst - Free icons ¼ Mile Kids Run the Green (Ages 8 & Under) Starburst - Free icons

Calling all young runners! Don’t miss the 4th Annual Kids Run the Green, a fun and exciting way for kids to be part of race day. After the 5K and 8 Mile runners clear the start, kids will take off on a ¼ mile course up Main Street, loop near the First Congregational Church, and race back down to the finish line near the corner of Main and Bank Streets.

  • Registration Fee: $5

  • Participants Receive: Event t-shirt and participation award

  • Limit: 50 participants (register early!)


Registration is available now on RunSignUp: www.RunSignUp.com/NewMilford8Mileand5Kroadrace 


Coordinators: Barbara Crandell & Letty Halpern
*PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS PRIOR TO RACE DAY. ANY AND ALL GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 


Information on Race Packets: TBA


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