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Litchfield Hills Road Race

Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 14 Jun, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $50.00

About the Event

The LHRR is Litchfield County's premier road race. This challenging course inspires runners from all over the U.S. and the World to participate.. While we boast about our famous elite runners, the LHRR also welcomes runners of all skill levels. Come and experience the hometown feel of this 7 mile run through some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. Runners are encouraged by the crowds, awed by the field, entertained by live bands all along the way and challenged by Gallows Lane -- the hill rated number 7 in Runners World Top Ten Hills and also the stretch of the course that Bill Rodgers had to shift into 9th gear to handle.

We also offer children's races. Visit our website, www.lhrr.com for more info or call 860-459-9908 on our Children's Races.

Once you've experienced Road Race Weekend for yourself, you will be among the hundreds of runners and spectators that flock back to Litchfield every year for the second Sunday in June -- and all the other festivities surrounding the race. According to Runners World Magazine, Its the best little race you've never heard of!

Races Offered

Litchfield Hills Road Race

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 7 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

13:00

sell

$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Litchfield.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 24.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.1° / 23.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:18

nightlight Sunset

20:27

About Litchfield

Learn more about the host city, Litchfield.

Litchfield is a town in and former county seat of Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 8,192 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The boroughs of Bantam and Litchfield are located within the town. There are also three unincorporated villages: East Litchfield, Milton, and Northfield. Northfield, located in the southeastern corner of Litchfield, is home to a high percentage of the Litchfield population.