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Somers Summer Series

Name: Somers Summer Series
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Somers

Somers, United States • 17 May 2026

Somers Summer Series

The Somers Summer 5K Cross Country Series returns for one day on May 17, 2026 at Field Road Park in Somers, CT. The series is typically a weekly 5k held at the same park; this edition is organized as a single-day event at Field Road Park, 96 Field Road, Somers, CT 06071.

The event is presented as family friendly and is free to enter. Registration opened on August 28, 2025 and closes on May 16, 2026, with a registration fee of $0.00. The listed event distance is 5K and the event type is running only.

Proceeds from the event are designated to support continued improvement of the fitness trail at Field Road Park. The description here states the location, the single-day date, registration window, entry fee, the 5K distance, and the stated purpose for proceeds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Somers

Race information

Registration

5 km

Somers Summer Series 5k

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

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