Cla Blue Back Mitten Run
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CLA Blue Back Mitten Run
The CLA Blue Back Mitten Run is an annual community 5K road race held in West Hartford. The course covers 3.1 miles and passes through decorated neighborhoods and past festive shop windows in Blue Back Square. The event is described as a family tradition for runners and walkers of a range of ages and abilities.
Participants in the 5K receive a holiday inspired beanie and are offered holiday cookies after the race. The event also includes the HMF FitKids run with options for a 1/2 mile or 1 mile dash to Blue Back Square for children ages 2 to 11.
A multi race challenge called Sleigh the Ks bundles several holiday 5Ks, including the Norwich Winterfest 5K and a 12Ks of Christmas challenge, with additional shirts, sweatshirts, and an ornament for participants who complete the series. The organizer offers a free HMF Milestone membership program with event perks and a paid Milestone+ option that adds specialty apparel, extra rewards and one Mail My Packet service for select events; personalized bibs are available for members who register four weeks in advance.
The event collects new winter hats, gloves and mittens for neighbors in need and accepts financial donations to support the Town That Cares Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
