Rooster Run

JUN

13

2026

The Rooster Run in Newtown offers a 5K and a 10K on a certified course. Kids can join a fun 100-yard dash. The event supports the Newtown Scholarship Association.

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Newtown, Connecticut

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Rooster Run is a running event in Newtown, Connecticut. It takes place on June 13, 2026.

The event offers three race distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a 100-yard dash for children aged 3 to 8. The proceeds benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association.

Event Details

Race bib and t-shirt pickup begins the day before the event at the Fairfield Hills Community Center at 8 Simpson Street. The first 250 participants receive a t-shirt. All registration is done online.

The 10K course consists of one small loop followed by three long loops around the paved Newtown Hills trail. Both the 5K and 10K courses are certified. The event features awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group categories for participants 12 and under through 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km

Little Dash