My Sisters’ Place 5K is a 5K race, 2-mile walk and 1/4-mile kids race to be held at the University of Hartford on Sunday, September 15, 2019.
100% of proceeds benefit My Sisters’ Place, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and empowering mothers and children in Hartford, CT.
As much as we love our 4 legged friends, this is not a dog friendly campus. Please leave your pets at home.
Fundraiser
If you would like to participate in our Fundraiser you can sign up during the registration process. You can participate in fundraising as an individual or as part of a team.
Teams
Join a team or start your own. Team prizes this year include Biggest Team, Fastest Team, Most Generous Team, and Most Playful Team (See Teams page)
Date & time
The race will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019.
The 5K run and 2-mile walk start at 9 AM. The kids fun run starts at 8:30 AM. Day-of-race registration from 7:30 AM, cash or check only.
Register before September 6th for a free t-shirt!
Location & parking
University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.
The race starts and finishes at Lot H, the first parking lot on the left after the entrance. Please park in Lot A, the first parking lot on the right after the entrance. There are restrooms on site. There will be signs and volunteers directing traffic.
Organization, timing & awards
This race is organized by The First Mile. Professional chip timing is by The Empire Timing Company.
Awards to the top Male and Female 5K Finisher, and the top three in the following Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Team prizes for the Biggest, Fastest, Most Generous, and Most Playful teams. We’ll also have some fun prizes – see the results page for more details!
Paper towels & laundry detergent donations, please!
Runners, walkers and children participating in the Fun Run are encouraged to bring a donation of paper towels and laundry detergent to help families living at My Sisters’ Place.