Dear Runner,

Newtown Community Road Race – Race Day Logistics

The Newtown Community Road Race at the historic Fairfield Hills Campus is just a few days away! We are thrilled to welcome you to the starting line and celebrate our community together.

To ensure you have a smooth, stress-free race day, please review the essential logistics below.

Packet Pickup Schedule & T-Shirts

We highly recommend picking up your packet on Friday or Saturday to avoid race-morning lines!

• Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday (Race Day): 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Location: Fairfield Hills Campus, at the corner of Keating Farms Ave and D G Beers Boulevard

T-Shirt Policy: Participants who registered on time are guaranteed their selected shirt size. For all other participants, we cannot promise your preferred size; remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday Race Day Timeline & Start Times

Please note the scheduled warm-up window, early start options, and unified main race start time:

• 6:00 AM – Race-day Packet Pickup opens
• 7:15 AM – Kids' Free Run Start
• 7:15 AM – 7:25 AM – Pre-Race Stretch & Warm-Up Session
• 7:30 AM – Half Marathon Early Start
• 8:00 AM – Official Main Start (5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Regular Start) & Packet Pickup closes

Parking & Arrival

Main Parking Lot: Reed Intermediate School (3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT).

Transit: Reed Intermediate School sits right on the Fairfield Hills Campus, allowing for a short, easy walk directly to the starting line area. Volunteer parking attendants and signs will direct you into the school lots upon arrival.

• Kids' Run, Warm-Up, & Early Starters: Please arrive by 6:45 AM to allow plenty of time to park, complete check-in, and get to the starting line area
• Main Field Starters (8:00 AM): Please arrive between 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM to avoid traffic congestion entering the school campus

Half Marathon Specifics

Course Cutoff Reminder: All half-marathoners must be back on the Fairfield Hills Campus by 11:30 AM.

Course Maps, Aid Stations, & Perks

• Course Maps: You can view the official course routes for all distances directly on our RunSignUp race page. Please note that this is a hilly course, so plan your pacing strategy accordingly
• On-Course Support: To keep you on track and motivated, the course will feature clear signage, mile markers painted on the road, dedicated course marshals, and official pacers
• Water Stations: Maintained at regular intervals throughout the course—spaced less than 2 miles apart—to keep you hydrated
• Post-Race Festival: Be sure to stick around after you cross the finish line to check out our local vendor area and celebrate your achievement with the community

Weather & Gear Reminder

The race will take place rain or shine. Please check the local forecast before heading out and dress accordingly!

If you have any last-minute questions, please email Judi at jldewolfe@hotmail.com.

 

See you at Fairfield Hills!!!