Norwich Winterfest 5k
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Event overview
The Norwich Winterfest 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Norwich, Connecticut. The event is presented by the Hartford Marathon Foundation and benefits Reliance Health, Inc., a non-profit community mental health center serving individuals across eastern Connecticut. The event includes an in-person 5K, a free kids fun run, and a virtual 5K option that can be completed any time over the race weekend.
Race details
The race start is listed at Kelly Middle School and the course runs through Mohegan Park and along the Spaulding Lake Path. The venue address is 25 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360. All 5K participants receive a long sleeve technical shirt and a finisher medal. The kids fun run is free and offers two distance options for children ages 2-11.
Distances
- 5K
- 1/4 mile (kids)
- 1/2 mile (kids)
Additional items at the event include a charity collection for household cleaning and hygiene products to support The Care Cabinet at Reliance Health, and an optional holiday challenge called "Sleigh the Ks" that connects this race with other festive 5K events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.