Newington Library 5K Challenge

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Newington Library 5K Challenge Race Description

Welcome to the 27th Annual 5K Road Race Challenge
to benefit the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington CT

This is a flat, fast and certified course.  
The first 200 registrants receive a dri-fit t-shirt. 
We encourage runners to stay for the awards ceremony and the drawing for many free door prizes after the race. 

What are the essential details?

  • When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 9 AM
  • Where: Millpond Park & Garfield Street
  • Why:   Help us raise funds to maintain the Library's charm and elegance
  • Who:   Anyone and everyone! Kids and adults are welcome.
  • How:   Run or walk our flat, fast and certified course! 
  • Two pick up options: Saturday prior to the race between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Library and on the morning of race – pickup up opens at 7:45 AM
  • Free dri-fit t-shirt for the first 200 registrants 
  • New Favorite:  A Little Readers Sprint at 9:45 a.m. for kids between ages 2 and 5 (must be accompanied by a registered runner/walker - complimentary online registration).  The entry fee for children in the Little Readers Sprint is $10. The fee is waived for any child whose parent/escort is a registered race participant. Parents/escorts accompanying their children may also run for free. All children must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian to participate. Waivers are signed during the registration process. Register online or register in person on race day. All Little Readers will receive a finisher’s medal and fun swag.

Race Perks and Timing

  •  Electronic Timing
  • Mile Markers and Water Stations
  • Pre-race warm-up at 8:45 AM
  • Post-race refreshments provided by the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and Kingston Wealth Management (our 2024 Hospitality Sponsor)
  • Select vendors on site
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Free raffle drawings for all runners and walkers (must submit your tear off bib # and be present to win)
  • All participants will receive a 2024 Dining Partner Ticket valid at participating restaurants. Click here for more details.
  • Race results will be posted onsite and online
  • All other details can be found on the Library’s race page

Helping the Community:  Runners, walkers and guests are invited to once again support a Paper Drive to benefit Newington's Human Services Department.  Details will be shared with all registered runners before the race.  email and on the Library's race page. 

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    Newington Library 5K Challenge Where & When

  • Location: Newington, CT 06111
  • Race Date: 2025/05/18 09:00:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Categories:
    • Youth
    • General
    • Virtual Participant
    • Little Readers Sprint
    • Little Readers Sprint (without adult paid entry)


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Newington Library 5K Challenge Reviews

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Most Helpful Review
4.5/5
Course: 4.5/5
Organization: 4.5/5
Solid Race

A good 5K for PRS, it is mostly flat with one fair uphill which is met with an equal downhill a bit later in the course. Besides some quick turns which can slow you down a bit, it's a smooth all-road race which will allow to run some fast times. There is a clock at mile 1 and 2 to help with pacing. My PR on the course is a 16:50, hoping to grab the course record (like 15:40) sometime in the next few years!

Thomas D. 6/6 found this review helpful.

4.5/5
Course: 4.5/5
Organization: 4.5/5
2017 Race Review
Review On:2017-10-22 22:02:45
Solid Race

A good 5K for PRS, it is mostly flat with one fair uphill which is met with an equal downhill a bit later in the course. Besides some quick turns which can slow you down a bit, it's a smooth all-road race which will allow to run some fast times. There is a clock at mile 1 and 2 to help with pacing. My PR on the course is a 16:50, hoping to grab the course record (like 15:40) sometime in the next few years!

Thomas D. has attended 5+ times
6/6 found this review helpful.
4.0/5
Course: 4.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2019 Race Review
Review On:2019-02-06 09:31:18
Maura

Well organized and fun community race with perks of t-shirt, post race food, and PT stretching table. Relatively flat course with mile marks, water stations and neighbors cheering you on. Proceeds go to a terrific organization!

Maura S. has attended 5+ times
3/3 found this review helpful.

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Newington, CT Weather

Newington Library 5K Challenge weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of May 18th, Newington, CT can expect temperatures between 58℉ and 72℉ with humidity around 67% and precipitation of 0.16".
    Last year the weather condition was Sunny.
  • Newington, CT current weather
  • Mist 39.8℉ Mist

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