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Simsbury River Run ~ Results

EVENTS
  • 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
  • Kids Run:- Run 1 Mile
RACE DATE
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Start Time
Noon
Entry Fee
$10-35 (discounts for online registration)
Location
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
Address
22 Iron Horse Blvd
CITY
Simsbury
STATE/TERR
Connecticut
Zip
06070
COUNTRY
USA
Description

The 20th Annual River Run is a USATF certified and timed 5K and 10K road race through beautiful Simsbury, Connecticut.  There is also a 1-Mile Kids Run and fun family activities including:

  • Rocky the New Britain Rockcats Mascot
  • Kids Games & Activities Presented by the Farmington Valley YMCA
  • Paw Meadows Off-leash Dog Park
  • Rotary Playground
  • Farmington Greenway for walking, running & cycling path
  • Event tent vendors
  • Live Music
  • Food
Course Info

The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certfied and both feature a flat, scenic loop through beautiful Simsbury Connecticut.  Mile markers and water are provided along the course.  Course maps and additional information is available at www.simsburyriverrun.com.

Electronic RFID timing will be provided on race bibs.  All runners will receive their time and place.  Final times will be posted on Coolrunning.com.

Trophies will be awarded to the overal winners of the 5K and 10K races, as well as for each division winner.  The divisions are Youth (14 and under), Junior (15-19), Open (20-29), Sub-Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Grand-Master (50-59), Veteran (60-69) and Hero (70+).

Directions

The Simsbury Performing Arts Center is located at 22 Iron Horse Boulevard, east of Rt. 10/202 in downtown Simsbury, Connecticut.

DIRECTIONS

From Hartford:

Take Albany Avenue (Route 44) westbound through West Hartford to Avon. From the base of Avon Mountain continue west to the next four-way intersection, which is Route 10/202. You will see a large white church on the right. Take a right turn onto Route 10/202 (Simsbury Road) and travel north toward Simsbury.

Follow Route 10/202 for 4.6 miles to the center of Simsbury (Rte. 10/202 & Route 167). You will see another large white church on your left. Continue south 200 feet to the next traffic light. (Drake Hill Road). Turn right onto Drake Hill Road and continue east for 250 feet and then turn left onto Iron Horse Boulevard. Please follow signs as directed.

Directions from I-84:

Take Exit 39 (Farmington – Route 4). Travel west on Route 4 for approximately one mile to the intersection of Route 10 (Waterville Road). Turn right onto Route 10 and continue north to Route 44. (Approximately 4 miles).At the intersection of Routes 10 and 44, turn left onto Route 44 (East Main Street) and travel west toward Avon Center. At the next four-way intersection, which is Route 10/202, you will see a large white church on the right. Take a right turn onto Route 10/202 (Simsbury Road) and travel north toward Simsbury.

Follow Route 10/202 for 4.6 miles to the center of Simsbury (Rte. 10/202 & Route 167). You will see another large white church on your left. Continue to the next traffic light. (Drake Hill Road). Turn right onto Drake Hill Road for 250 feet and then left onto Iron Horse Boulevard. Please follow signs as directed.

From Springfield/ I-91:

Take Exit 40 (Bradley International Airport - Rte. 20) and travel west on Route 20 for approximately 5.8 miles to the intersection of Route 10/202. (Salmon Brook Street) You are now in the center of Granby. Turn left onto Route 10/202 and head south on Route 10/202 toward Simsbury for approximately 5 miles. As you reach the five mile point you will look for a four-way intersection controlled by a traffic light. This is the intersection of Iron Horse Boulevard. A large white building, Simsbury Bank, is at this intersection. Turn left onto Iron Horse Boulevard. Please follow signs as directed.

(Note: The street opposite Iron Horse Boulevard is Owens Brook Boulevard)

PARKING

Parking is available along Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. Runners should not park in the lot East of Iron Horse Boulevard next to Simsbury Meadows and the Rotary Park Playground or on Hopmeadow Street.

Other Info


2016 Race Information

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CURRENT YEARS RESULTS


2015 Results at coolrunning.com: 10K / 5K
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2014 Results at coolrunning.com: 10K / 5K

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