The River Run 5K - Old Saybrook
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The River Run 5K and Kids Fun Run
The River Run 5K and Kids Fun Run is a community running event held on 05/30/2026 at Saybrook Point in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The event includes a 5K Run/Walk and a separate Kids Fun Run of approximately one mile.
The 5K follows a flat, 3.2 mile course that runs along the Connecticut River and past the marshes of North Cove Road. The route passes a waterfront stretch before finishing at the historic site of the original Fort Saybrook. The setting highlights the shoreline and local historic features.
Event distances include:
- 5K - flat 3.2 mile run or walk along the river
- 1 mile - Kids Fun Run on a short, separate course
Registration details from the organizer note an opening date of 01/28/2026. Registration for the 5K closes on 04/15/2026; registration for the Kids Fun Run remains open through 05/30/2026. The listed registration fees are $30.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Kids Fun Run.
Proceeds support Saint John School in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Funds are intended to help the school further its mission to inspire individual growth, self-discipline, confidence, and Christian service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
