ERRACE - 100/50/25 mile Bike Rides and 5k Run/4k Walk for the Gray Cancer Center
About the Event
Join us for the annual ERRACE event, a day filled with cycling, running, and walking paths that wind through picturesque Avon, Connecticut. This year's race will benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital, supporting vital patient support programs such as psychosocial care, financial counseling, nutritional assistance, educational initiatives, navigation services, and integrative medicine. The event offers a range of distances to accommodate all participants—5K runners, 100-mile cyclists, 50-mile enthusiasts, and those tackling the challenging 25 miles. The course maps are available for your convenience at for detailed navigation. Parking instructions direct you to blue-labeled lots or Healthtrax for 5K participants. Please avoid Fisher Drive if possible to minimize traffic congestion around the race venue located on Fisher Drive, Avon CT 06001. To explore directions, simply Google Map it! or use MapQuest. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged with a limit of 800 spots this year. You can secure your spot and avoid an additional $10 surcharge by registering online before July 10th. After that date, fees increase as registration closes on the day of the event. Volunteers are needed to make this community event successful. Sign up here: VOLUNTEER HERE! Enjoy free food, a complimentary T-shirt, and unforgettable experiences while contributing to an important cause. For those looking to enhance their race experience with custom cycling gear, visit for ERRACE Jersey and Bib Shorts. Funds raised through this event will directly support patient care programs that significantly impact the lives of cancer patients and families in Hartford, Avon, and Manchester. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. The day is also packed with family-friendly wellness information, raffle prizes, live entertainment, and plenty of food to keep your energy up throughout the race. Mark your calendars; it’s time to come together in support of those fighting cancer!
Races Offered
Bike Rides - 100 Mile Road Ride - Adult
Jul 11, 2026
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160.9K
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10 days remaining
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$60.00
Bike Rides - 100 Mile Road Ride - Cancer Survivor
Jul 11, 2026
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160.9K
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10 days remaining
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$50.00
Bike Rides - 100 Mile Road Ride - Youth
Jul 11, 2026
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160.9K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$30.00
Bike Rides - 25 Mile Road Ride - Adult
Jul 11, 2026
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40.2K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$60.00
Bike Rides - 25 Mile Road Ride - Cancer Survivor
Jul 11, 2026
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40.2K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$50.00
Bike Rides - 25 Mile Road Ride - Youth
Jul 11, 2026
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40.2K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$30.00
Bike Rides - 50 Mile Road Ride - Adult
Jul 11, 2026
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80.5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$60.00
Bike Rides - 50 Mile Road Ride - Cancer Survivor
Jul 11, 2026
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80.5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$50.00
Bike Rides - 50 Mile Road Ride - Youth
Jul 11, 2026
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80.5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$30.00
Timed 5K Run - 5k Timed Run - Adult
Jul 11, 2026
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5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$40.00
Timed 5K Run - 5k Timed Run - Cancer Survivor
Jul 11, 2026
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5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$30.00
Timed 5K Run - 5k Timed Run - Youth
Jul 11, 2026
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5K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$20.00
Untimed 4K Walk - 4K Untimed Walk - Cancer Survivor
Jul 11, 2026
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4K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$20.00
Untimed 4K Walk - 4K Untimed Walk Adult
Jul 11, 2026
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4K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$30.00
Untimed 4K Walk - 4K Untimed Walk- Youth
Jul 11, 2026
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4K
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$20.00
Volunteer Marking the Courses - Friday July 10th
Jul 11, 2026
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Volunteer Marking the Courses - Friday July 10th
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$0.00
Volunteer for the Event - Saturday July 11th
Jul 11, 2026
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Volunteer for the Event - Saturday July 11th
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Cycling
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10 days remaining
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$0.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Avon.
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19.4° / 29.5°
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20.7° / 30.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 10m
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Avg rainfall
5.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
8.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
75.6%
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Sunrise
05:30
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Sunset
20:21
About Avon
Learn more about the host city, Avon.
Avon is a little town just outside of Connecticut's capital, Hartford.
