The community tradition continues with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in a 5K and 10K road race for all ages and abilities.The 5K offers competitive and casual runners a great 3.1 mile race while also welcoming walkers and families with strollers on the relatively flat and scenic course. The 10K is a double loop with long straightaways, offering a fast course with stunning ocean views along Pequot Avenue.

Earn a high quality, Summer Stride technical short-sleeve shirt to wear proudly as a finisher. Then enjoy a refreshing cold treat to cool off post-race.

Spring Shoreline Challenge: A twist on the popular race series, the new multi-race challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice through the spring! Sign up for any distance at the Rocky Neck Runfest in April, the Mystic Half Marathon & 10K in May and then at the L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K in June. The special Spring Shoreline Challenge commemorative medal will be presented in New London at the Summer Stride. DETAILS

HMF FitKids: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with options of a ¼ mile or ½ mile (for kids ages 2-11)!

NEW in 2026! Join the free HMF Milestone membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, access to member-only wait lists for sold out events and personalized bibs at select events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). DETAILS

RUN FOR GOOD

HMF CAN: Please help give back to the local community. Donate nonperishable food in the HMF Can tent near Packet Pickup to support CT State Community College Three Rivers students through the School Food Pantry Program, supported by Stop & Shop to help alleviate food insecurity in communities.

The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Consider donating during registration or directly, LEARN MORE

OUR RACE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE PARTNERS