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Rails-to-Trails 5K - East Hampton

Name: Rails-to-Trails 5K - East Hampton
Start: 2026-07-10
End: 2026-07-10
Location: East Hampton

East Hampton, United States • 10 Jul 2026

Rails to Trails 5K - East Hampton

Rails to Trails is a point to point 5K road race held in East Hampton, Connecticut on July 10, 2026. The course begins at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue. The event base is at Center School, 7 Summit Street, East Hampton.

Parking for participants is available around the fairgrounds; there is no parking at the starting line. Buses will transport runners from Center School to the starting area. The last shuttle from Center School departs at 6:35 PM.

Bib pick-up and on-site registration take place in the Center School gym. Scheduled pickup times are Thursday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Friday 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Registration for the 5K opens March 19, 2026 and closes July 9, 2026. The listed registration fee is $25. Registrations received by June 22 are guaranteed a shirt.

An award ceremony will follow the race on the main stage. Awards include top male and top female overall and male and female awards in the following age groups: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; and 80 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut East Hampton

Race information

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5 km

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

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