New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club 5K Run

These events celebrate recreation in the park and will help raise funds to support the Rotary Club's commitment to support the city’s renewed tradition of paddleboats as a recreation activity in Stanley Quarter Park and other future recreation projects in the parks. 

Event Schedule:

8 a.m. - Runner & Walker Registration opens on-site/Fill A Paddle Boat with nonperishable food for local pantries begins

9 a.m. - 5K Run Timed Event Begins with awards in multiple age and gender categories

10 a.m. - Fitness Walk begins - Prizes will be awarded for best costumes worn

11:15  - Awards Ceremony and Gift Card Raffle Drawings take place on stage by the Boat House

11:30 - Children's Goblin Costumed Parade begins and takes place on the path around the pond

12:30 - Events end

The 5K Run and Fitness Walks will begin at the pond boathouse and continues on the newly paved Stanley Loop Trail that starts in Stanley Quarter Park. The Run will end near the park's pond. Following the Fitness Walks, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes worn by individuals and teams of walkers registered in the Fitness Walks.

The Children's Goblin Costume Parade will take place on the path that circles the Stanley Quarter Park pond with all Goblins receiving treats as a rehearsal for Halloween later in the month. The first 150 children registered receive a commemorative event medal and Halloween treats. All registrants in the Run, Walks, or Children's Parade will be entered by bib number into a drawing for dozens of gift cards to local businesses. Those winners will be announced at the event's awards ceremony.

A Children's Activity Area will be provided by New Britain Parks and Recreation and will open at 9:15 a.m. offering activities and inflatables for kids to enjoy. 

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