Litchfield Hills Road Race
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Litchfield Hills Road Race
The Litchfield Hills Road Race is a road running event in Litchfield, Connecticut, with the course beginning on West Street. The principal distance is a 7 mile road race routed through rural New England scenery. The event is tied to Road Race Weekend and is held on the second Sunday in June.
The course features spectator support and live bands positioned along the route. One notable segment is Gallows Lane, a steep climb that is listed in Runners World Top Ten Hills. The program also includes children's races as part of the weekend activities.
Registration details provided by the organizer list a registration fee of $50.00, with registration opening on March 3 and closing on June 12 for the 2027 edition. Organizers advise runners who are not acclimated to heat and humidity to reconsider running on very hot, humid race days.
The atmosphere described for the event includes crowds, on-course entertainment, and community activity around the race day. The event attracts runners and spectators to Litchfield each year for the second Sunday in June and the surrounding festivities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
