Riverside School is hosting the 41st annual Riverside Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 8:30am. For forty-one years, this community event has taken runners on a scenic three-mile course through the neighborhood of Riverside, Connecticut.
The Riverside Run includes the main 3 mile walk/run at 8:30am, as well as a series of “Fun Runs” for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, to commence at 9:30am.
The Fun Runs take place in the front of Riverside School.
Medals and trophies will be awarded to top finishers of both events.
The first 500 participants to sign up will receive a race t-shirt and a bag of goodies. Timing mats will be at the start and finish line to ensure accurate timing for the main run. Jogging strollers are welcome.
“There is something special about seeing our neighbors connect like this,” said Jason Martin, Principal of Riverside School. “I am humbled to witness community pride on such a large scale right here at Riverside. Seeing the joy on the kids’ faces and the togetherness of our families is what makes this event so amazing.”
Online registration is now open.
The registration fee for the three-mile run is $30 and the Kids Fun Run is $15. Runners who register before Friday, April 18th will have their name printed on their race bib.
The event also accepts registrations on the day of the event, until 30 minutes before race time.
Proceeds of the event benefit Riverside School PTA programs that enrich classroom curriculum, support teachers and staff, and strengthen the school community.