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New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle

Redding, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $45.00

About the Event

Ready, Set, RACE!
Join us for the first annual New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle! Choose from a scenic 5 mile, 5k, or Children's Sap fun run through the hayfields and byways of New Pond Farm, all finishing with a rollicking family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration. Races benefit New Pond Farm Education center, a nonprofit dairy farm of distinction and environmental education center. We educate and inspire each generation to become stewards of the land by championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world.

The 5 mile race features gentle hills along rolling pastures, with waterfall views as you pass the Mark Twain Library, and finishes with a dash through our dairy barn.

The 5K begins through the picturesque farmland, includes some challenging hills along winding country roads, and finishes with a fast and easy downhill run through our dairy barn.

The Children's Sap run highlights the stream, pond, and animals of New Pond Farm, and will be untimed.

Participants are welcome at all paces, including walkers. Jogging strollers are only allowed on the 5k course.

Race registration includes entry into our family friendly Oktoberfest, which includes live music, a scavenger hunt throughout the 102 acres of pasture and woodlands, games, hay rides, and of course frosty beer. Food will be available for purchase.

Races Offered

Children’s Sap Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$25.00

5 Mile

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$45.00

5k

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$45.00

Oktoberfest Only Entry

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Oktoberfest Only Entry

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Redding.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.6° / 22.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 52m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:34

nightlight Sunset

19:01

About Redding

Learn more about the host city, Redding.

The City of Redding, in Shasta County, California, and its surrounding area has numerous outdoor and indoor activities, including two lakes and two active volcanos within close driving distance. The area offers many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping.