East Haven Community Classic 5K Road Race

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s road race a success despite the extremely rainy conditions!

👏 To the 138 runners who crossed the finish line—you showed incredible spirit and determination. We are so grateful for your participation and perseverance in the face of the weather.

🙏 To our amazing volunteers—your energy and support kept everything running smoothly (even in the rain!). We couldn't have done it without you.

🚔 A special thanks to the East Haven Police Department and 🚒 the East Haven Fire Department for keeping everyone safe on the course and throughout the event. Your support means everything to us and helps keep this great tradition alive year after year. 💙

📊 Race results are now available at:

Results East Haven Community Classic - East Haven, US - The East Haven Community Classic 5K Road Race follows a flat - September 7, 2025

The race will take place rain or shine tomorrow! (We will only cancel for lightning, which is not predicted.) Plan for the morning - you may want to bring a poncho or garbage bag to wear pre-race.

Make your morning better by taking advantage of early packet pick-up at Marathon Sports today from 12-6pm!

Preview of this year’s race shirt - we opted for tech material instead of cotton and it dries quickly…just ask Joe Zullo!

Early packet pick-up is TOMORROW, September 6th, at Marathon Sports in Branford from 12-6pm! Get 20% off your purchase in the store with your bib! 👟💰🏆

The East Haven Road Race is on Sunday, September 7 at 8am.

🚗🏡 Please check out the course map to see if you might be impacted by the race. Plan ahead by leaving early or moving your car north of Dodge Ave.
🏃‍♀️🏁 Race sign-ups are live until 7:50 am on Sunday - it’s not too late to run!
👟 We’re offering early packet pick-up on Saturday at Marathon Sports from 12-6 pm. Get 20% off your purchase with your bib!
🎉📢 Cheer on runners on Sunday or DM this account to volunteer - we’d love your support!

Don’t forget - early packet pick-up is on Saturday, September 6, from 12-6 at Marathon Sports. Enjoy a 20% in-store discount with your bib! (We’ll also have packet pick-up on the green before the race on Sunday.)

Sign-up at https://www.ehroadrace.com/
✅ Student discount
✅ Group discount

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT - EH Road Race | September 7 🚧

The annual EH Road Race is coming up on Sunday, September 7, and several roads in town will be closed on a rolling basis between 8:00–8:45 AM to ensure runner safety.

📍 Please take a moment to check the course map to see if your road will be impacted.

Help us spread the word by SHARING this post so your neighbors can plan ahead! 🛑

Here are a few suggestions to avoid any inconvenience:
✅ Need to head out during the race window? Move your car north of Dodge Ave before 8:00 AM.
✈️ Going to the airport? Use Charter Oak Ave to bypass closures.
🎉 Want to get involved? Come outside and cheer on the runners—your support makes a huge difference!
🙌 Interested in volunteering? DM this account—we'd love your help!

Thanks for helping make the road race safe and successful!

Volunteer for the race --> get a free race t-shirt.

Sign-up on the form below OR send a DM.

2025 East Haven Road Race Volunteer Sign-up Use this form to sign-up to volunteer at the 2025 road race on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Volunteers should plan on being available from approximately 7:15 am until approximately 9:00 am. If you would like to partner with a specific person, please note their name and contact information on the form....