Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Cheshire, CT; Cheshire High School, 525 S Main St, 06410
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Experience flat, fast courses and scenic views at the Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races, complete with live music and post-race treats.

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Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Discover the Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races, featuring a flat, fast half marathon course through Cheshire and Hamden, including stretches along the historic Farmington Canal Trail. The 5K offers a flat route through scenic Cheshire neighborhoods, welcoming all runners. Half marathon finishers receive a medal, and all participants can enjoy live music, tech shirts, and a delightful post-race spread. Kids can join in on fun runs along the track, making it a welcoming event for many.

What to expect

Run a flat, fast half marathon along the historic Farmington Canal Trail.
Enjoy a flat 5K through scenic Cheshire neighborhoods, perfect for all.
Celebrate with live music, a tech shirt, and great post-race food and drink.

Standout details

Half marathon finisher medals
Tech shirts for participants
Live music celebration
Post-race food and drink

Perks & features

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Food & Drink

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.5 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 AM EDT · From $11.19
Opens Jun 2, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 13, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:38 AM EDT · From $27.88
Opens Jun 3, 2025, 9:01 AM EDT · Closes Nov 17, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 AM EDT · From $58.14
Opens Jun 4, 2025, 9:01 AM EDT · Closes Nov 17, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 1 more option

Kids 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 AM EDT · From $11.19
Opens Jun 2, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 17, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

Half Marathon: The flat, fast course runs through Cheshire and Hamden, with considerable stretches running along the historic Farmington Canal Trail. Medals to half marathon finishers!

5K: The 5K course travels through scenic Cheshire neighborhoods, featuring few turns and a flat route. This course is perfect for all runners!

Kids Fun Runs: courses run along the track!

Enjoy live music, tech shirts and great post race food & drink!

For more info visit www.cheshirehalfmarathon.org

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