10K

The Old Wethersfield 10K is a double-loop course that runs along the historic streets of Old Wethersfield. The course is flat and fast with one sharp turn. The race ends along an unpaved trail in the scenic Wethersfield cove.

COURSE

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 Hartford Avenue. Both races will run together for 2.4 miles.

Click here for a detailed, downloadable Course Map

Course Suitability for Disabled Athletes:
Click here for more details.

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 & UCAN Hydrate)
    • Pre & Post Race / Mile 1.5, Mile 2.8, & Mile 4.5
    • Open cup service, handed out at arms length
    • Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
  • Portalet Locations: Start & Finish
  • Medical personnel.
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at each water station. More...

DIVISIONS & AWARDS

EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 30:26 – set by Sean O’Connor in 2019
Female: 34:44 – set by Annmarie Tuxbury in 2019

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.)

  • Nonbinary/Genderqueer More…

  • Disabled Athletes More…

AWARDS:

  • Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
  • Overall awards based on gun time, all others awarded on chip time
  • No “double dipping”

  • To collect an award after race day, click here

This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.

COURSE LIMITS & REQUIREMENTS

Course limit is 1 hour and 25 minutes for the Old Wethersfield 10K. To finish within these time limits you must maintain a pace of approximately 13:30 minutes per mile. 10K runners must pass the checkpoint at the 2.4 mile mark within 34 minutes. Runners over this time will be directed to finish the 5K course. More…

At least 9 years of age on race day to enter the 10K.

NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE:

  • No dogs (service dogs must be identified as such at all times).
  • No unregistered runners or walkers.
  • Headphones discouraged.
  • No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles.

NOTE: While we do allow baby jogger/strollers in this event, participants must follow the stroller policy detailed HERE.

  • OUR RACE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE PARTNERS