The River Run
About the Event
The River Run will take place Saturday September 9/26/2026 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile & 1/2 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes.
ENTRY FEES
5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30; 8/29-9/20=$35; Race Day = $40
10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35; 8/29-9/20 = $40; Race Day = $45
Kids Race: Free
All Registration Fees are Non-Refundable! Race Day registration opens at 8:30
T-SHIRTS
A free performance shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration. (Subject to availability)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your bib & T-shirt on Friday 9/26 from 3:00-6:00 at the Ticket Depot adjacent to the Iron Horse Playground.
PARKING
Park in the commuter lots along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. This will be a short walk to the race start & finish lines. Note: the exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45.
AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Custom pint glass will be awarded to the Overall Winners in the 5k & 10k and the Top 3 in each age division at the Awards Tent post race.
If you get your Personal Record (PR) or it's your 1st time running the distance, please come Ring the Rotary Bell at the Post Race Party!
NICE DOGS, STROLLERS & PUSHERS
Are permitted, but please line up towards the rear of the field prior to race start.
TIMING
Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2024. Note: Elite runners should line up at the front.
KIDS 1 MILE
We are pleased to once again partner with the Farmington Valley YMCA to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family. This race is for kids up to 12 years old (mostly K-4th grades.) Parents are welcome to join in the fun!
Begins at 11:15 (after the 5k & 10k). All finishers will receive a Bib, T-Shirt & Certificate of Completion. All Parents will need to register their child and sign a waiver prior to start, so DON"T be that parent that shows up 30 seconds prior to race start.
POST RACE PARTY
Food provided by TBD. We are currently working with vendors for the best possible experience to all. Music.
YOUR SPONSORSHIP & PARTICIPATION HELPS YOUR COMMUNITY!
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club has been hosting The River Run since 1995. The run is an important fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go back into the community! For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
Thank you for supporting the fundraising efforts of your local Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club!!!
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the The River Run. It's a fantastic 8K, 3.2K, 2K, 5K, 10K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Simsbury.
Races Offered
Running
5-Mile Distance
Age group awards for top three in each age bracket, according to M/F groupings.
2-Mile Distance
This is an untimed event that starts after the 5 mile course participants leave the start area.
The Falcon Fun Run 1/2 K
Join us for the Falcon Fun Run held in conjunction with the annual River Run, to help fund the Jensen Community Center. The Falcon Fun Run is a 1/2 K race that starts and ends at Central Waters Brewing Co in Amherst. The race is limited to kids ages 5-10 and a small fee to enter. All Falcon Fun Run participants will receive a special prize. Registration starts May 1st, so have mom or dad sign you up when they do! There are no registrations the day of the race.
5K
All participants will receive a River Run athletic t-Shirt. Starts and finishes at the Simsbury Meadows. Very flat - in fact, the only "hill" is going over the Drake Hill Bridge. Runners & walkers welcome, although we ask that slower runners & walkers start in middle or back of queue.
10K
All participants will receive a River Run athletic t-Shirt. Race starts and finishes at the Simsbury Meadows. Just past the 1 mile mark, the 10k participants will continue straight on Riverside Road, breaking away from the 5k participants. Please no walkers on the 10k.
Kids Run
All participants will receive a River Run T-Shirt sponsored by Fitzgerald's Foods. Race starts and finishes at the Simsbury Meadows field. Kids have the option of doing 1 Mile or 1/2 Mile. Finishers receive medals from the YMCA & a finisher certificate.
About Simsbury
The River Run takes place in Simsbury, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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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.
