THE EAST HAVEN FALL FESTIVAL, INC. PRESENTS:
SPONSORED BY:
2026
PRE-RACE BIB PICKUP
COURTESY OF:
Date and time to be determined -
at Marathon Sports, 1088 Main Street, Branford, Connecticut.
DATE /
COURSE MAP /
SUN., SEP. 13, 2026
WHERE /
EAST HAVEN TOWN GREEN
(EAST HAVEN, CT)
Manually download
the course map by clicking on the map.
TIMES /
* RACE PACKET PICKUP BEGINS AT 6:45AM
5K ROAD RACE:
"ALMOST A MILE" FUN RUN:
8:00AM
7:30AM
DIRECTIONS /
From New London:
I-95 South to exit 52 (North High St.). Left off ramp to Main Street. Left at Main Street to Town Green (approx. 1/4 mile).
From New Haven:
I-95 North to exit 51 (Frontage Rd.). At the second traffic light, take a right onto Hemingway Avenue and proceed to Town Green.
ABOUT THE 5K RACE /
The 2026 East Haven Community Classic 5K Road Race will start and end at the East Haven Town Green.
The flat, fast course will pass through residential neighborhoods and the East Haven business district including by Town Hall and the historic Old Stone Church.
Race Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2026
5K Race Time: 8:00AM
Race Location:
Town Green, East Haven, Connecticut
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable):
5K Race:
$34.35 - On/Before Sep. 6, 2026
$39.72- On or After Sep.7, 2026
$15.00 - Students/Children Under 18
NOTE: Wheelchair athletes welcome.
SPECIAL OFFER: Register and get 10% off for up to 3 friends (must register together).
Age Divisions (Male, Female, Non-Binary):
12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Pre-Race Bib Pickup by:
Bibs/race packets will be
available for pre-race pickup courtesy of Marathon Sports, 1088 Main Street Branford, Connecticut. The date and time for pre-race pickup will be announced within 2 weeks of the race.
Race Day Information:
Packet pickup and registration will begin at 6:45AM. Ample free parking is available.
Awards:
1. Trophies will be awarded to the first overall finishers (male, female, and non-binary). Race medals will be awarded to all participants.
2. First East Haven resident finishers (male, female, and non-binary) will receive special awards.
ABOUT THE "ALMOST A MILE" FUN RUN /
Race Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2026
"Fun Run" Time: 7:30AM
Race Location:
Town Green, East Haven, Connecticut
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable):
$12.86 - Flat Fee, All Ages
NOTE: Wheelchair athletes welcome.
Race Day Information:
Packet pickup and registration will begin at 6:45AM. Ample free parking is available.
Race Features:
- Almost 1 mile race course
- Water stations
- Refreshments at finish
2026 KEY RACE CONTACTS & PERSONNEL
RACE DIRECTOR
Judy Sittnick
Phone: 203-996-6596
E-Mail: judyamerclean@aol.com
RACE COORDINATOR
Joe Jarmie
Phone: 203-843-7572
E-Mail: jbjarmie@gmail.com
RACE COORDINATOR
Julie Dougherty
Phone: 203-843-3072
E-Mail: julie.dougherty@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON
Joe Zullo
Phone: 203-927-0871
E-Mail: ehcommunityclassic@gmail.com
SCHEDULE /
6:45 AM
PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION BEGINS ON THE TOWN GREEN (BY FINISH LINE).
7:30 AM
"ALMOST A MILE" FUN RUN BEGINS
7:50 AM
5K ROAD RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES.
8:00 AM
5K ROAD RACE BEGINS.
POST-RACE
REFRESHMENTS TO BE SERVED ON THE TOWN GREEN