This festive family 5K tradition welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to celebrate the season as a community in the CLA Blue Back Mitten Run. The 3.1-mile road race winds through West Hartford’s decorated neighborhoods and past festive shop windows.
5K participants earn a holiday inspired mittens and enjoy delicious holiday cookies post-race in Blue Back Square. Early registrants also receive a personalized race bib with your name!
NEW! Sleigh the Ks holiday challenge for those that love festive 5Ks with friends and merry reasons to run! Slay a weekend of holiday 5Ks and the 12Ks of Christmas to earn a bundle of sweet seasonal swag. In addition to participating in the CLA Blue Back Mitten Run, add Norwich Winterfest 5K to earn a long-sleeved shirt, and the 12Ks of Christmas challenge, complete with hoodie sweatshirt. Get the extra Sleigh the Ks ornament to proudly display this holiday season! DETAILS
HMF FitKids: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with options of a ½ mile or 1-mile dash to Blue Back Square (for kids ages 2-11)!
RUN FOR GOOD
HMF CAN: In the spirit of the holiday season, collections will be taken for NEW winter hats, gloves, and mittens to benefit neighbors in need. Donations of cash/checks will also be taken to support the Town That Cares Fund, a program of the Town of West Hartford’s Department of Social Services.
