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Run for the Riverfront 5K

Sat September 14, 2024 Hartford, CT 06120 US Directions

Events

Run for Riverfront Rowing

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Erg for Riverfront Rowing

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Row for Riverfront Rowing

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Walk for Riverfront Rowing

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://riverfront.org/rowing.

Place

Riverside Park
20 Leibert Road
Hartford, CT US 06120

Description

Get ready to sweat in support of Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program! Register to run, walk, erg or row in our third annual 5K. 

Race Details:
5K Run: This course begins and ends at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Boathouse in Riverside Park
5k Row: Proficient single scullers only, club singles must be reserved with Jonathan
5K Erg: Register for a spot on one of the ergs; space is limited

Fundraising Details:
This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program.
Participants may solicit donations for participating in this event, and top fundraisers will receive prizes.
Those wishing to support the rowing program but not inclined to run, walk, row, or erg should donate to the rower of their choice

Race Day Schedule:
7:30 am: Registration Opens/Bib Pick-up
9:00 am: Race Start Time
10:00 am Social (approximate)
10:30 am: Awards Ceremony (approximate)

Awards:
5k Run: Top 3 overall male and female and first place in each age division
5k Erg: Top 3 overall male and female under 19, 20-40, 41-60, 61+ 5k
Row: Top 3 overall male and female (USRowing age handicaps applied)
5k Fundraising: Top 3 adult and top 3 high school student, top group

Additional event details, award levels, and individual fundraising details will be announced.

About Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program
Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program serves more than 650 people annually and is one of New England's largest and most successful community rowing programs. Recreational and competitive classes, including the opportunity to compete on nationally recognized racing teams, Adaptive and Veterans programs, and youth clinics taught by college coaches, are offered to everyone from pre-teens to retirees. The Riverfront Recapture Rowing Program is over 25 years old and, since 2002, has operated out of the Boathouse in Hartford's historic Riverside Park on the Connecticut River.This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program. 

Timing Provided by Empire Timing Company

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