Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://kelleyspacemystic.com/.
Place
Mystic, CT US 06355
Description
NEW DAY AND TIME!
In 2026, the 51st Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run will be held on Saturday, November 7th! Kids' run at 9:30 and 5-mile event at 10am.
Great views along the Mystic River, with a post-race party!
Entry fees (no additional fees apply):
- $35 until October 18
- $40 from October 19 to November 6
- $45 race day (online only, NO paper registrations)
Runners and walkers under 18 pay a discounted price of $29. Kids run (10 & under) is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
The race starts and finishes on Pearl Street in Mystic, CT. Food, drink, and awards ceremony to be held post-race.
Course Map - 5 Mile
Course is a wheel-measured five miles, out-and-back on River Road.
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Course Map - Kids' 0.5 Mile
Flat and easy 1/2 mile run, for those 10 & under only. Race is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
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Packet Pickup 2026
Packet pickup on race day will be open from 8:30am to 9:45am.
We are holding early packet pickup on the following date and time at Kelley's Pace, 27 Coogan Blvd #15c, Mystic, CT. This is an opportunity for you to get your bib (and tech shirt if you registered early enough) ahead of time and skip any lines on race day morning.
- Friday, November 6: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The 51st running of the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run is presented by On. On will have shoes to demo both on Friday during early packet pickup, as well as during the race on Saturday.
Sale: Kelley’s Pace will be offering a special 20% sale on all shoes, socks, apparel, and nutrition (some exclusions apply) during Friday’s packet pick up.
Start/Finish & Post-Race Party
Start / finish: Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St, Mystic
Post-race party: Mystic Museum of Art, 9 Water St, Mystic
See attached layout of start/finish line, and post-race party location, approximately 1/4 mile walk.
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Awards
2026 Award Structure:
- 1st overall (male & female): $250
- 2nd overall: $150
- 3rd overall: $100
In addition to the $1,000 being given away to top 3 overall male and female winners, we will have age group awards for each age group up to and including 80+!
Race Contact Info
Beneficiary
Proceeds will benefit the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.
