Rose Arts Road Races - 5K & 10K

Thank you to Byrnes Agency Insurance for sponsoring the 2024 Rose Arts Road Races.

Come be a part of the historic Norwich Rose Arts Festival! Our one loop 5k and two loop 10K course is perfect for runners, walkers and spectators to watch. Join us with friends and family and spend the day enjoying the Rose Arts Festival after the race. This rolling course starts in Norwich next to the Norwich Free Academy on Reynolds Road and takes you through Mohegan Park. The race finishes in front of the Academy and Chelsea Parade where the Rose Arts Festival takes place.

Half of any profits from this race will be donated to the Larry Pontbriant Athletic Safety Fund (LPASF). The goal of The Larry Pontbriant Athletic Safety Fund is to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest, encourage training in CPR and the use of an AED, and to raise funds for the purchase of AEDs for schools, nonprofits, and athletic fields. The Fund is in memory of Larry Ponbriant, an energetic, loving, kind and intelligent 15 year old who loved his family, friends and sports, especially lacrosse. One of his best athletic assets was his fine conditioning which he accomplished through distance running. Larry’s life ended abruptly due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during a community three mile fun run at Mohegan Park in his hometown of Norwich, Connecticut, on August 16th, 2007. More information about Larry and the LPASF can be found on the website at www.LPASF.org

Race Date and Time: Saturday June 29, 2024 - 8:00 am

Packet Pick Up: Friday June 28th 5-6 pm and Saturday June 29 6:30-7:30 am at Chelsea Parade

Registration: Online Registration begins February 19.

Registration Fee: $35 – 5K $45- 10K

T-shirt: Event T-Shirts will be guaranteed to those that register by June 1. Please register by June 1 if you wish to receive a T-shirt. T-shirt sizes (Adult Small, Medium, Large, XL, and XXL)

Walkers are welcome in the 5k only!!!

Awards: Award Ceremony will take place on Chelsea Parade starting at 9:30 am. Awards will be given to First Male and Female Overall and then the top 3 men and women for both the 5k and the 10k in the following age groups (You must be present to receive your award, awards will not be mailed):

Youth: 13 and younger

Juniors: 14 to 18

Adults: 19 to 29

Open: 30 to 39

Masters: 40 to 49

Grand Master: 50 to 59

Elite Masters: 60

Parking: Available at the Norwich Free Academy and on the streets surrounding Norwich Free Academy and Chelsea Parade. (Please be advised that the finish line for the races ends near the main entrance of the Academy)