5K

DESCRIPTION

The scenic course begins on the Higganum Green in front of the Higganum Center Old Fire House. Town Green, near 272 Saybrook Road, Higganum, CT.

The course is a challenging and hilly course with one sharp turn. The last mile of the course is on a downhill grade.

Event Records:
Male: 16:36 – set by Nicholas Migani in 2015
Female: 18:17 – set by Sybil Shapiro in 2013

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

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 three overall male and female finishers
  • Male Age Group
  • Female Age Group
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)
  • Wheelchair
  • Disabled Athletes More…

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:

  • 5-year age groups from 10-80+
  • 9 & under

AWARDS:

  • Top 3 overall male/female
  • Top 3 in each male/female age 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

COURSE SUPPORT

  • Fluid Locations: Mile 2 and Finish
  • Portalet Locations: Start and Finish
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station. More...

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.

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

GOLD SPONSOR


SILVER SPONSORS


BRONZE SPONSORS

  • Nutmeg Pharmacy
  • Middlesex Dental
  • Norman Needleman & Jacqueline Hubbard
  • Karen Perry at Law, LLC
  • Roberts Food Center
  • Price Chopper
  • Dean Davids Magician
  • CT Rental Center
  • Cozy Corner Bakery
  • Pete’s Waste Removal