Connecticut · 7.1 Mile · Children's Races
Litchfield Hills Road Race
Litchfield Hills Road Race is a 7.1 Mile and Children's Races event held in Litchfield, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, June 13, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 13, 2027
- Location
- Litchfield, CT
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, June 13, 2027
- Location
- Litchfield, Connecticut
- Distances
- 7.1 Mile, Children's Races
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Hilly (famous Gallows Lane climb)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- lhrr.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 1:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Litchfield Hills Road Race
A challenging and beloved 7.1-mile race through the village of Litchfield, famous for the Gallows Lane hill and a festive atmosphere drawing runners from across the country.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Gallows Lane ranked #7 in Runner's World Top Ten Hills; storied New England race with elite history; held the second Sunday in June
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Litchfield Hills Road Race: common questions
- When is the Litchfield Hills Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, June 13, 2027.
- Where is the Litchfield Hills Road Race held?
- In Litchfield, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Litchfield Hills Road Race offer?
- 7.1 Mile and Children's Races.
- How many people run the Litchfield Hills Road Race?
- About 1,500 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 Litchfield Hills Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Litchfield Hills Road Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Litchfield Hills Road Race start?
- 1:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Litchfield Hills Road Race?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
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