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2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk

Washington Depot, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2027

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sell $5.00 – $25.00

About the Event

Are You Up for the 6th Annual Steep Rock’s 5K Challenge? You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 17th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!

The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve.

Join us for the challenge and the chance to celebrate your achievement at the finish line!

Registration Fees

Adults: $25 online (early registration) | $35 on race day
Youth (14 & under): $10
Fun Run/Walk: $5
Fun Run/Walk participants are untimed and will not receive a race bib.
Please note: All registration fees are non-refundable.

Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles; we will have water to refill them.

Awards

Overall:
🏆Prizes awarded to 1st place Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers.

Recognition - Age Groups:
Top 3 Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers in each of the following age groups will be recognized:

19 & Under | 20–39 | 40–59 | 60+

Overall winners excluded from age group recognition. Nonbinary awards will be presented when there are at least three registered participants in the category.

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Races Offered

Rossiter Run 5K Race 2027

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Rossiter Run Fun Run/Walk

May 16, 2027

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Washington Depot.

thermostat Temperature

9.3° / 19.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.7° / 17.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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72.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:33

nightlight Sunset

20:06

About Washington Depot

Learn more about the host city, Washington Depot.

Washington is a rural town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the North Eastern region of the United States. The population was 3,646 at the 2020 census. Washington is known for its picturesque countryside, historic architecture, and active civic and cultural life. The town has strong ties to New York City, and is home to many cultural and business elites. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.