Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race
Date
Mon, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTLocation
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Distance
5 Mile
Quick take
Run a scenic Memorial Day 5-miler that supports local student scholarships, a proud tradition by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseThe Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race is a cherished Memorial Day tradition, offering a scenic run through Norfolk, CT. Starting and finishing at the Village Green, the course takes runners up to Dennis Hill and back. This event serves as the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department's scholarship program, with all proceeds directly supporting higher education for Norfolk students. It's a wonderful opportunity to honor the holiday, enjoy the local scenery, and contribute to a meaningful community cause.
What to expect
- A scenic 5-mile out-and-back course on paved roads.
- Support for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department's scholarship program.
- Water stations along the route and a food truck at the finish.
Standout details
- Memorial Day tradition
- Sole fundraiser for student scholarships
- Scenic course to Dennis Hill
- Walkers start earlier for safety
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Road
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
This scenic 5-mile road race will start and finish at the Village Green in the center of town. New this year is an out and back 5 mile race, runners will start on the Village Green and run up to Dennis Hill and circle back to the Village Green.
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This Memorial Day tradition, known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, is the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department college, higher education, undergraduate scholarship program where all proceeds go to Norfolk students. The race begins at the Village Green, parking will be in the center of Norfolk, the Town Hall or at the ball field on Mountain Road. Bib & shirt pick up will be at the Village Green prior to the race, you may pick up from 10:15 -11:45 am on race day OR pick up on Sunday 5-6:30 at the Village Green. There will be no registration on race day. Donations are welcome as well, thank you. To give our many walkers a better and safer experience on the course, our walking division will start at 11:30 a. m . ( you will NOT be timed ), so please be sure to be at the start line by 11:30 and we'll see you at the finish line. The food truck this year is CJ's hot dog's, they will be at the Village Green from 11 -2 on race day. There will be water stations along the route.