Weekend FunRun Hartford 5k
Event Location:
Bushnell Park-Performance Pavillion
Jewell Street, Hartford CT
Event Date:
Sunday Morning November 8th, 2025
Event Times:
8:00-9:00: Packet pick-up, race day registration, team gathering.
9:00-10:00: 5k run/walk
10:00-11:00: Post-race party, awards ceremony, charity presentation.
Event Staging:
The pre-race activities (packet pick-up, race day registration, team gathering etc.) and post-race party (bagel brunch, dj, photographer etc) will take place on the grass field in front of the Performance Pavillion within Bushnell Park. We will have banquet table seating set up for all teams & team members.
Race Course:
The 5k run/walk will start/finish on the paved run/walk path right behind the Performance Pavillion and will consist of 3 loops around the Park.
Party and Catering
We will provide everybody with a buffet brunch featuring bagels & spreads, danish, muffins, yogurts, fresh fruit and more. Whenever possible, the brunch will be “boozy” with make your own Mimosa, beer and hard seltzer. For teams that want to do something a bit more elaborate on the food and beverage side, you are welcome to cater your own team picnic. Our D.J will be playing music from start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which of course are free.
Awards & Charity Presentation:
At 10:30, we will be starting the awards ceremony and charity presentation. Performance awards (plaques) will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male & female finishers. Team awards (plaques) will be given to the 1st place male & female company, social & club teams. In addition, trophies to the largest team, team with best tee shirt and and largest fundraising team. The charity presentation will include some words about Make-A-Wish, a summary of fundraising totals (which will include a CFR donation check) and hopefully the granting of a wish to a sick child.
Parking:
Plenty of street parking will be readily available around the periphery of Bushnell Park.
Registration Fee:
$47 per team member.
On-Line Registration Deadline:
Friday October 10th at 5pm.
Team Payment Deadline:
Friday October 17th at 5pm
Race Day Registration:
Although it’s discouraged, (please sign up in advance) any team member who misses the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant.