Event Description

Looking for a great July race for a great cause? Just looking for a fun race to run with friends and family? Then this is for you!

This year we are hosting a Make-A-Wish CT 5k Road Race in Beacon Falls, CT with its partner Make-A-Wish CT 5k Road Race #2 in Plainfield, CT! These two events now form the Make-A-Wish CT Charity 5k Partner Road Races. Come join us on Saturday, July 3rd for race #1 in Beacon Falls and on Sunday, July 10th for race #2 in Plainfield for two weekends of making a difference! Proceeds from each of the races will go directly to Make-A-Wish CT to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses!  

Beacon Falls is a small, rural town located near the Naugatuck River and is populated with hilly, forested roads. This portion of the Make-A-Wish CT Charity 5k Partner Road Races will start and end at Beacon Falls Recreation Complex and feature a out-and-back hilly (but not too hilly!) 5k route along the roads of Beacon Falls. This race will be run on July 3, 2021. Head to this website for more specifics on this race: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/BeaconFalls/MakeAWishCTCharity5kPartnerRoadRacesBeaconFalls

The town of Plainfield is a small Connecticut town located in Windham County. This portion of the Make-A-Wish CT Charity 5k Partner Road Races will consist of an all paved route through a forested area starting and ending at Plainfield High School. This race will be run (tentatively) on July 10, 2021. 

If you would like to compete in both races, that is no problem!  At a special price, you may choose the bundle option above that will register you for both races at only $50! We will also have raffles to participate in on race day! 

We also now have a virtual option for $20 for those who do not want to or can not participate in the in-person races!

Please call or email if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!

Isabella Cipollone: (203-917-9918) or Isabella.cipollone@uconn.edu 

James Griffin (860-910-2211) or james.griffin_jr@uconn.edu  

Adrienne Martineau (860-931-8054) or adrienne.martineau@uconn.edu