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Stonington Cross Country 5K

Name: Stonington Cross Country 5K
Start: 2026-08-05
End: 2026-08-05
Location: Westerly

Westerly, United States • 5 Aug 2026

Stonington Cross Country 5K

The Stonington Cross Country 5K takes place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Stonington High School in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. The event includes a main 5K and a children's 1/2 mile open to ages 10 and under. Registration and the course start are located on the track.

Distances:

5K
Children's 1/2 Mile (open to ages 10 and under)

The course begins with one loop on the track, continues for about 1/2 mile on quiet dead-end streets within the school campus, then moves onto trails that include a mix of single-track and double-track surfaces. Runners exit the trails onto grass, cross a bridge, and finish at the 50-yard line on the track.

The Town of Stonington Parks & Recreation Department is acknowledged as a co-host for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Rhode Island Westerly

Race information

Registration

5 km

Children's 1/2 Mile

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

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