Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race

23rd Newington 5K Challenge Road Race
Sunday, May 19, 2019
9:00 a.m. at Mill Pond Park, Newington

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About the race: 
The Newington 5K Challenge road race is an annual fundraiser that is presented by the Library Board of Trustees. This is the 23rd year of the race with all proceeds of the race benefiting the library and its future growth. The main sponsor of the race is Keeney Manufacturing of Newington. The race is a popular community wide event that offers a fun filled morning of exercise, competition to spend with friends and family. Strollers are allowed on the course. Please line up at the rear of the starting line.

Event Records:

Male- 2017 Matthew Walker: 15:40
Female - 2002 Heather Gardiner: 18:25

Registration:
Advanced registration by May 18:

$25 per person or $10 children (12 and under)

Virtual Participation: $25 per person

Can't make the race but want to support the library, register as a virtual runner/walker during the registration process. Event t-shirt will be available for you to pick up at the Library during the 2 weeks after the race.

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Race day registration:
$30 per person
$10 children (12 and under)

Registration is available online, at the library or download the form beginning in March and mail or drop off the form to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111.

Divisions & Awards:
This race is timed by Platt Systems and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.

Divisions:
Male & Female - 10 & under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 -49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & up.

Awards:
  • First 250 registrants receive a Dri-Fit t-shirt.
  • Top overall male & female runners receive trophy & recognition.
  • 1st & 2nd division winners, male & female receive medal & recognition.
  • All who run/walk are eligible to win race prizes drawings. Must tear off bib # and be present to win.
  • Newington Cross Country Boosters Incentive Awards - Trophies to the 1st male & 1st female finishers among students grades 5 - 8 and grades 9 - 11, attending Newington schools.


Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities:
Businesses, individuals and organizations can support the race through race sponsorship or raffle prize donations. 

Sponsorship Levels opportunities for 2019

Race prize donation opportunities for 2019

Race Day Morning Schedule of Events:
7:30 - 8:45 Preregistration check in & same day registration.
8:45 Pre-race warm-up.
9:00  Race begins.
10:00 Race ends.
9:30 -10:30 Post race stretching &  refreshments
10:30 Awards & prize drawings

Course:
A fast and flat certified 5K  course that runs through a quiet residential neighborhood and finishes at Mill Pond Park.

Race map

Course Support:
Course Markings:

  • White signs with arrows and markings on road indicate direction of course.
  • All mile points are marked with mile signs at each mile.
  • Race volunteers along course to indicate direction and crossing of intersections.

Course Amenities:

  • Electronic timing
  • Water tables located at pre/post race and mile 1.5.
  • Bathroom facilities in Community Center and Mill Pond Park.
  • Medical personnel. 
  • Parking available at the Library, Mill Pond and the Town Hall. Note: due to Town hall construction in the spring, please see library website prior to race for parking updates.
​Refreshments provided by:
Dunkin Donuts- Newington
Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Newington Library 5K Challenge road race map