The Old Wethersfield 5K is a single-loop course that runs along the historic streets of Old Wethersfield. The course is flat, fast, and ends along an unpaved trail in the scenic Wethersfield cove.
5K
COURSE
EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 15:39 – set by David Bridgewater in 2007
Female: 18:20 – set by Laurel Manville in 2022
RACE START
The race start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.
The 5K will start in the same location as the 10K on Hartford Avenue. Both races will run together for 2.4 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 the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.
DIVISIONS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Male Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
- Female Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
- Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
- Athena (women 150+lbs.)
- 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”
COURSE LIMITS
Walkers welcome! Course limit is 1 hour and 25 minutes. To finish within these time limits 5K participants must maintain a pace of approximately 27:25 minutes per mile. 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 / Mile 1.5
- Open cup service, handed out at arms length
- Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
- Portalet Locations: Start & Finish
- Medical personnel.
