Thank you for joining us at RUN MS, A Spooktacular 5K! Nearly 800 runners finished on Saturday (October 27th) morning! Congratulations to all! We look forward to having you back in 2013.
The 5K is a simple yet powerful way to bring the community together and raise awareness about MS.
The event will feature a fall themed 5K course within the stadium grounds, vendors, prizes, music and light refreshments and more!
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
5K starts at 9 a.m.
Fees: $30 October 1 - October 25
$35 on race day
Race fee includes a commemorative t-shirt!
Participants are encouraged to fundraise.
Location:
Rentschler Field
615 Silver Ln.
East Hartford, CT 06118
Click here for directions
When you arrive on race day look for the MS orange tents! There is ample parking and restrooms are available on site.
Prizes:
Cash prizes for the top two male and female overall runners ($50 for first, $25 for second).
Trophies for the top runner in the following age groups (male and female): 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
With Halloween just around the corner we will also be awarding prizes for the scariest, funniest, and cutest costumes so please come with your costume ready!
Course:
The course is one of the flattest in the state! You can check out the course map here. The terrain is 50% pavement and 50% crushed gravel.
Results:
Results will be available at The Last Mile Racing shortly after the event.
Entertainment: Stick around after the race for loads of entertainment as we have a DJ, magicians, tarot card readers, face painters and more! All runners will receive a witch hat, have the opportunity to decorate a pumpkin, take home a bag of Halloween-themed popcorn, and enjoy some locally-grown apples! There will be a number of engaging games and activities with chances to win great prizes and gift baskets. All activities and refreshments are free to registered participants, but we do ask a $5 donation for un-registered runners participating in games and partaking in refreshments.