New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle
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Hayfield Hustle and Family Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm
New Pond Farm Education Center in Redding, Connecticut holds a combined running event and family festival on September 26, 2026. The site address is 101 Marchant Rd, Redding, CT 06896.
Race options include:
- 1K Children's Sap Run through maple trees
- 5K out-and-back past hayfields
- 5 Mile scenic rolling course past farm properties
Race registration benefits include a race t-shirt, a New Pond Farm magnet, a lunch tote, early access to the Family Oktoberfest, one Oktoberfest meal (choice of bratwurst, bowl of chili, or veggie burger), one beverage (non-alcoholic or craft beer for those 21 and older), live music, scenic tractor-pulled wagon rides, a property-wide discovery challenge scavenger hunt, and access to farm animals. Child race registration includes craft tickets and food or milk tickets.
Oktoberfest-only registration includes a New Pond Farm magnet, a lunch tote, a meal and beverage ticket, live music, wagon rides, the discovery challenge scavenger hunt, lawn games, farm animals, and opportunities to purchase additional food and drinks including craft beer and Ferris Acres Creamery ice cream.
Fees listed for the events are: 5K $45, 5 Mile $45, Children’s Sap Run $25, Oktoberfest adult $35, Oktoberfest child $15. Capacity is limited to 250 runner spots for the Hayfield Hustle and 250 guest spots for the Family Oktoberfest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
