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Run for The Hills

Niantic, Connecticut, United States
Sep 05, 2026
Trail running

About this race

Join in the 5th Annual Run for the Hills 5K event at the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, CT. Come for an amazing trail run by Clark Pond and through beautiful scenery around the perimeter of the preserve. Proceeds from the race will go directly to maintaining this special place of quiet beauty for future generations to enjoy!  Not a runner? Hikers are also welcome to participate and enjoy the trails as well. This year, the awards ceremony will take place after the race at the nature preserve where you will be able to celebrate with your fellow finishers whilst enjoying some well earned refreshments! Entry Fee
  • $25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
  • Day-of cash registration, $35 
Race Schedule
  • Parking
    • There is ample parking adjacent to the preserve, with overflow at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.
  • Race Day Check in opens at 08:00 AM
  • Race starts at 09:00 AM
  • Awards Ceremony at the Nature Preserve 10:30 AM
Awards
  • Overall First Place Male and Female! 
  • Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
    • 19 and under
    • 20-29
    • 30-39
    • 40-49
    • 50-59
    • 60-69
    • 70+
  • The race will be professionally timed by SNERRO, LLC.
Registration (On line only)  

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Trail running

Run for the Hills

Please note that as a trail race, the distance is a little over 5k - approximately 3.3 miles.

Sep 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Niantic.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 14.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
14.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.3%

About Niantic

Run for The Hills takes place in Niantic, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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