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Plainfield Salute the Troops 5k, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll

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calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

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sell $10 – $30

About the Event

Run for fun, run to challenge yourself, or run in honor of a veteran. This fun race is hosted by Plainfield Recreation to honor and support our military troops and veterans. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the local VFW, American Legion, and Veteran's Coffeehouse.

Beginning at 9:15am with the National Anthem, the Fun Run will then take off at 9:30am. The Soldier Stroll and 5K will follow starting at 10:15am with the walkers to start in back of the runners.

The route will begin and end at Plainfield High School and follow a route that moves through the athletic fields, Shepard Hill Elementary, and a small neighborhood. Both races are intended for all abilities and skill levels. 

Races Offered

Salute the Troops Color Fun Run

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 1.3 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$15.00

Salute the Troops 5K Run

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$30.00

Salute the Troops Soldier Stroll

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$10.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Central Village.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 1.7° / 10.6°
wb_sunny -2.6° / 6.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.3 /
water_drop 68.3%

About Central Village

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The Central Village Historic District is a historic district in the Central Village area of Plainfield, Connecticut, United States that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1991. It encompasses a late 19th-century historic mill village, including a small commercial center where Connecticut Route 12 and 14 meet, a cluster of architecturally distinguished buildings built by mill owners and managers, and a collection of mill worker housing units. It includes the Plainfield Woolen Company Mill, which is separately listed, as well as archaeological remnants of other mill infrastructure. It also includes Plainfield's old town hall and high school. Other architecturally prominent buildings include the c. 1855 Italianate mansion of mill owner Arthur Fenner, and the 1845 Greek Revival Congregational Church.

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