Connecticut · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile
The River Run
The River Run is a 5K, 10K and 1 Mile event held in Simsbury, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Simsbury, CT
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Simsbury, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- simsburyriverrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the The River Run
The River Run will take place Saturday September 9/26/2026 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile & 1/2 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes. ENTRY FEES 5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30; 8/29-9/20=$35; Race Day = $40 10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35; 8/29-9/20 = $40; Race Day = $45 Kids Race: Free All R…
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The River Run: common questions
- When is the The River Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the The River Run held?
- In Simsbury, Connecticut.
- What distances does the The River Run offer?
- 5K, 10K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the The River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The River Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The River Run start?
- 10:00 AM EDT.
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