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SATURDAY, JULY 15
New London, CT
5K and 10K Start: 8:00 AM

HMF FitKids Run Start: 9:30 AM


    #SummerStride5K     
    #SummerStride10K   
 
RACE BIB & SWAG PICKUP:
Download or print your own unique Check-in Pass before you get in line by logging in to your haku participant account. The pass can be saved in your phone images or Apple Wallet, or printed out.
6:30 – 7:30 AM: Pick up your race bib at the Registration & Bib Pick-up tent located in the D-Lot at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.
 
Then pick up up your custom short sleeve technical shirt at the SWAG tent before the event.

Online registration remains open until 30 minutes before race start (or race sells out). In-person registration is available at the Registration tent, payment by cards or Apple Pay only (no cash).

Please note: No baggage check available on race day.
PARKING / DIRECTIONS:
Pre/post race activities, as well as the start/finish areas will take place on the eastern side of L+M Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue, New London. DETAILS

  • Lawrence + Memorial Hospital surface parking lot
    • Behind the Recovery Room Restaurant – 445 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
  • On street parking is also available throughout New London
    • See local street signs for restrictions (DO NOT PARK ON MONTAUK AVENUE)

GIVE BACK:
Please help give back to the community by donating nonperishable food in the HMF Can tent to support Three Rivers Community College students through the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. LEARN MORE

RACE START:
The 5K and 10K will start in the same location on Montauk Avenue. Both races will run together for 2.7 miles. The race start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.

RACE COURSE & SUPPORT:

  • COURSE MARKINGS
    • Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
    • All mile points are marked on the road and with signs
    • Clocks at finish line and along the course
  • AMENITIES
    • Hydration (Water & Nuun Sport Lemon Lime flavor) at Pre & Post Race / Mile 1.5 / Mile 4.1
    • Portalets: Pre/Post Race
    • Medical personnel at the start/finish line

Please do not litter on the beautiful course! 

10K COURSE LIMIT
Course limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes. To finish within these time limits, 10K runners must maintain a pace of approximately 14:30 minutes per mile. 10K runners must pass the checkpoint at the 2.7 mile mark within 39 minutes. Runners over this time will be directed to finish the 5K course.

 
POST RACE:
8:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Celebrate your amazing accomplishments together with music, delicious local ice cream from Michael's Dairy, and Grab & Go snacks featuring Bakery On Main.

9:15 AM: Award Ceremony

TIMING / RESULTS / AWARDS:
This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt. Overall and division results based on gun time.

Preliminary results will be available onsite. Final results will be posted later in the day. RESULTS

HMF FITKIDS RUN:
Online registration available through race morning. On-site kids' race registration and bib pickup opens at 6:30 AM at the Registration & Bib Pick-up tent. Kids aged 2-11 can run ¼ mile or ½ mile races, all kids races are $12. FitKids races start and finish at the 10K and 5K finish line.  All kids receive a cotton t-shirt and a finisher medal.
EMERGENCY TEXTING:
HMF emergency texting is used ONLY in situations such as event delays, cancellations or last-minute event changes to relay pertinent details. We never use this for marketing or solicitation.

Confirm you elected to receive emergency text messages in your haku profile: once logged in to your account, select "Your Events" and check the box "I Want To Get Event Updates Via Text".

We wish you good luck and a great race.
-HMF Race Staff

Thanks to the community of New London and to our partners for continuing to support this great event.

 


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