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Litchfield Hills Road Race

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Location
Litchfield, CT
West Street, 06759
Featured distance
7 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Conquer a challenging 7-mile course through scenic New England, cheered by crowds and live music, then celebrate at a festive hometown event.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Who it's for

  • Kids & Youth

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience Litchfield County's premier 7-mile road race, known for its challenging course and beautiful New England scenery. This event welcomes runners of all skill levels, from elite athletes to those seeking a memorable hometown run. You'll be cheered by enthusiastic crowds, entertained by live bands, and tested by the famous Gallows Lane hill. The race weekend also features a variety of festivities, creating a vibrant atmosphere that draws participants and spectators back year after year.

What to expect

  • A challenging 7-mile course, including the famous Gallows Lane hill.
  • Enjoy live bands and enthusiastic crowds cheering you on.
  • Experience a welcoming hometown atmosphere with surrounding festivities and children's races.

Standout details

  • Challenging 7-mile course
  • Famous Gallows Lane hill
  • Live bands along the route
  • Hometown festive atmosphere

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The course

  • Road
  • Hilly
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

The LHRR is Litchfield County's premier road race. This challenging course inspires runners from all over the U.S. and the World to participate.. While we boast about our famous elite runners, the LHRR also welcomes runners of all skill levels. Come and experience the hometown feel of  this 7 mile run through some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. Runners are encouraged by the crowds, awed by the field, entertained by live bands all along the way and challenged by Gallows Lane -- the hill rated number 7 in Runners World Top Ten Hills and also the stretch of the course that Bill Rodgers had to shift into 9th gear to handle.

We also offer children's races. Visit our website, www.lhrr.com for more info or call 860-459-9908 on our Children's Races.

Once you've experienced Road Race Weekend for yourself, you will be among the hundreds of runners and spectators that flock back to Litchfield every year for the second Sunday in June -- and all the other festivities surrounding the race. According to Runners World Magazine, Its the best little race you've never heard of!

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