The River Run 5K and Kids Fun Run
About this race
Experience the shoreline at its very best!
This scenic 3.2-mile flat course winds through the historic charm of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, offering runners and walkers breathtaking views along the Connecticut River and the picturesque marshes of North Cove Road. Feel the coastal breeze as you travel past one of the shoreline’s most beautiful waterfront stretches before crossing the finish line where it all began — at the historic site of the original Fort Saybrook.
Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering on your little ones in the Kids Fun Run, this event is about more than miles — it’s about community.
The 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run proudly supports Saint John School in Old Saybrook, CT. Proceeds help further Saint John’s mission to inspire individual growth, self-discipline, confidence, and Christian service — forming students who grow into respectful, compassionate citizens.
Join us for a joyful morning of fresh air, fellowship, and shoreline beauty — and be part of something that strengthens both body and community.
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The River Run 5K
The River Run Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Old Saybrook, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 8:14 PM local time (EDT) in Old Saybrook on May 30, 2026 — 14h 55m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The River Run 5K and Kids Fun Run
The River Run 5K · 227 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrett Ferguson | 16:31 | 5:20 /mi |
| 2 | Marko Losic | 17:30 | 5:39 /mi |
| 3 | Alex Price | 18:28 | 5:57 /mi |
| 4 | Elizabeth Fengler | 18:35 | 6:00 /mi |
| 5 | Cody Slack | 19:53 | 6:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Old Saybrook
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Old Saybrook 5K Races 2 races
- Old Saybrook Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Old Saybrook events
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