Connecticut · 5K Run · 4K/1 Mile Walk
CT Race in the Park
CT Race in the Park is a 5K Run and 4K/1 Mile Walk event held in New Britain, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- New Britain, CT
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- New Britain, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K Run, 4K/1 Mile Walk
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling park course
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:15 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the CT Race in the Park
Held each Mother's Day weekend in historic Walnut Hill Park, this 5K and walk features pre- and post-race activities in the heart of New Britain.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular Mother's Day weekend community race
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CT Race in the Park: common questions
- When is the CT Race in the Park?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027.
- Where is the CT Race in the Park held?
- In New Britain, Connecticut.
- What distances does the CT Race in the Park offer?
- 5K Run and 4K/1 Mile Walk.
- How many people run the CT Race in the Park?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the CT Race in the Park?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the CT Race in the Park start?
- 9:15 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the CT Race in the Park?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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