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Moosup Valley 10K All Trail Race

Name: Moosup Valley 10K All Trail Race
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Sterling

Sterling, United States • 27 Sep 2026

Moosup Valley 5K, 8K and 10K All Trail Race

The event takes place on September 27, 2026, on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Moosup, Connecticut. The starting and finishing line is at Weidele's Pizza and Pub, 50 Main Street, where parking is available next to the restaurant.

Distances offered:

5K trail
8K trail
10K trail
Kids Fun Run (no fee)

All running courses are on State Park trail surface. The 5K and 8K each cross two back roads heading toward Rhode Island, and the 10K crosses one road toward Moosup. Five water stations are located along the courses.

After the races, participants receive a choice of medallion or a quality tee shirt; registration by September 15 secures shirt size. Food and beverages are provided at Weidele's Pizza and Pub, with cookies and lemonade for children, and awards are announced during the post-race gathering on the restaurant lawn and picnic tables.

Proceeds support The Rotary Club of Plainfield, CT Foundation, which focuses on food insecurity and women's health products for underserved local community members. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Sterling

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

8 km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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