The 10K course starts on High Street adjacent to Wesleyan University, then follows a counterclockwise loop around campus. This two loop course has rolling hills before a fast downhill finish on Old Church Street. The 10K is a USATF-CT State Championship race! USATF Certified Course: #CT22006JHP.
10K
COURSE
EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 31:39 – set by Malcolm Conner in 2022, Mario Vazquez in 2023
Female: 34:27 – set by Kidan Kidane in 2023
RACE START
The race start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.
The 10K will start in the same location as the 5K on High Street. Both races will run together for 2.6 miles.
DIVISIONS & AWARDS
This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of your race bib). Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt.
DIVISIONS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Male Age Group – 9-14, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
- Female Age Group – 9-14, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
- Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
- Athena (women 150+lbs.)
- Disabled Athletes More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in each Division
- Commemorative Awards including Mondo’s Gift Cards to the First Overall Male and First Overall Female from Middlesex County
- Overall awards based on gun time, all others awarded on chip time
- No “double dipping”
COURSE LIMITS
Course limit is 1 hour and 25 minutes. To finish within these time limits 10K runners must maintain a pace of approximately 13:30 minutes per mile. 10K runners must pass the checkpoint at the 2.6 mile mark within 36 minutes. Runners over this time will be directed to finish the 5K course. More…
COURSE SUPPORT
MARKINGS:
- Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
- All mile points are marked on the road and with signs
- Clocks at finish line and along the course
AMENITIES:
- Hydration (Water & Nuun Sport Lemon Lime flavor)
- Pre/Post Race & Miles 1.5 & 4.6
- Open cup service, handed out at arms length
- Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race & along the course
- Medical personnel
While we do allow baby jogger/strollers in this event, participants must follow the stroller policy detailed HERE.