Welcome, Runners!
Running the Litchfield Hills Road Race is not just running a race, but to experience the culture of our cherished town of Litchfield, CT. The course itself iS a scenic tour of some of the best sites in New England.
ALWAYS the second Sunday in June; cannon goes off promptly at 1:00 p.m. Sleep in!
LHRR 2024! Sunday, June 9th @ 1:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact us at info@lhrr.com
Mailing address is PO Box 1428, Litchfield, CT 06759
Running this year? Here’s what you need to know:
REGISTRATION
*$50.00 per bib.
*We will have day of registration. We are not able to accept credit cards Numbers may be limited; there is no guarantee of available numbers. Day of registration fee is $60.00
*Registration tent opens at 10:00 a.m. for packet pickup and day of registration.
*Registration tent CLOSES PROMPTLY at 12:45!
EARLY BIB PICKUP
Early bib pickup will be at Saltwater Grill in Litchfield ONLY on Saturday, June 8th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We will close PROMPTLY at noon so don’t be late to the party!
CHILDREN’S REGISTRATION
*All Children’s Races, Dashes and Runs are registered DAY OF ONLY. There is no online registration for the 2.3 race. See Children’s Page for cost info.
SHIRTS
In order to be guaranteed a DATED shirt, you must register by May 10th!
Registrations received AFTER May 10th will receive a NON DATED shirt while supplies last.
RACE PROGRAM
Want to be listed in our race program? Please register by May 1st in order to meet our printing deadlines.
AWARD CATEGORIES
LHRR offers non-binary as a gender option when registering. Please note that there are no award categories for this designation and non-binary runners may not win awards in male or female categories.
IMPORTANT INFO FOR ELITE ATHLETES!
To be considered for complimentary race entry and travel reimbursement, arrangements must be made in advance of race day with our Elite Athlete Coordinator. If you feel that you would qualify for these considerations, please email your qualifications to info@lhrr.com and we will contact you within 24 hours. Please note that there will be NO travel reimbursements for athletes who have not made prior arrangements.
While running the Litchfield Hills Road Race, you will experience a variety of changes in terrain (a historic town center, quaint side streets, dirt roads, trails through the woods, Chickadee Bridge) and many entertaining amenities hosted by our neighbors who live along the course.
“The best little race you’ve never heard of.”
Local runner Robin Dobos gives us a tour of the race and explains what Road Race Weekend means to the residents of Litchfield.
Runners, Are You Ready?
Gallow's Hill
We aren't going to sugar coat it, Gallow's is a intensely steep hill right at the beginning of the last mile of the race, almost like a cruel joke. It's been rated #8 by Runner’s World Magazine in their list of the greatest, most daunting hills in U.S. races. It's the hill that made Olympian Bill Rodgers shift to ninth gear!
MICROWAVE MILE
Very appropriately named for the fact that by the time most runners reach this stretch, the sun is at it's peak intensity. But don't worry, there is plenty of water available and if you are feeling especially courageous (insane? stupid?), some of the sideliners may offer our adult runners an ice-cold beer.
Cheers, to the Brave Souls who RUn.
Litchfield resident's know the course is brutal and will reward you greatly for participating. You'll find spectators grouped along much of the course who cheer you on, offer to cool you down with their garden hose, and even perform live music for you as you run by. It's this kind of hospitality, focus on traditions, warmth, and instantaneous friendships that keep runners coming back year after year.