Connecticut · 5.5 Miles
Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run
Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run is a 5.5 Miles event held in Colchester, Connecticut. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,925 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Colchester, CT
- Field size
- ~2,925 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Colchester, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 2,925 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- salmonriverrun.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run
This earth-friendly road race features a spectacularly scenic course in rural Eastern Connecticut. The event begins and ends at the Historic Comstock covered bridge and follows the Salmon River through the State Forest and along an old railroad bed. The course features varied terrain, including pavement, dirt roads, and improved trails, culminating in a fast downhill finish. Post race, an amazing BBQ feast and awards ceremony on the banks of the Salmon River awaits.
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Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run: common questions
- When is the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run held?
- In Colchester, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run offer?
- 5.5 Miles.
- How many people run the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run?
- About 2,925 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 Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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