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Run for The Hills

Niantic, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Join in the 5th Annual Run for the Hills 5K event at the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, CT. Come for an amazing trail run by Clark Pond and through beautiful scenery around the perimeter of the preserve. Proceeds from the race will go directly to maintaining this special place of quiet beauty for future generations to enjoy!

Not a runner? Hikers are also welcome to participate and enjoy the trails as well.

This year, the awards ceremony will take place after the race at the nature preserve where you will be able to celebrate with your fellow finishers whilst enjoying some well earned refreshments!

Entry Fee

$25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
Day-of cash registration, $35

Race Schedule

Parking
- There is ample parking adjacent to the preserve, with overflow at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.
Race Day Check in opens at 08:00 AM
Race starts at 09:00 AM
Awards Ceremony at the Nature Preserve 10:30 AM

Awards

Overall First Place Male and Female!
Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
The race will be professionally timed by SNERRO, LLC.

Registration (On line only)

Races Offered

Run for the Hills

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Niantic.

thermostat Temperature

15.2° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.1° / 22.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:29

nightlight Sunset

18:56

About Niantic

Learn more about the host city, Niantic.

Niantic is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut. The population was 3,114 at the 2010 census. It is located on Long Island Sound; the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford is visible on the bay's eastern horizon, and Rocky Neck State Park is also located in the area.