Run for The Hills
Run for The Hills logo

Run for The Hills

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

About the Event

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)  

Ready to test your limits? The Run for The Hills brings a highly anticipated 5K to Niantic on September 5, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Connecticut.

Races Offered

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 09:00
$25.00
Open

About Niantic

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

Runner Reviews

0 out of 5

Based on 0 reviews

5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Share your thoughts

If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Nearby Events