Little Manchester Road Race Registration Info Announced

MANCHESTER, CT — The Manchester Road Race Committee announced Friday that entries for its annual Little Manchester Road Race for children 12 and younger under will be accepted starting Oct. 1.

Parents may register their children online at www.manchesterroadrace.com. Entries are limited to the first 1,000 runners who sign up. There is no cost to participate in the event, but children are requested to bring two non-perishable food items to the race for donation to the MACC Food Pantry.

The Little Manchester Road Race is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Manchester High School track. Manchester High School is located at 134 East Middle Turnpike.

The event features several run for fun races for children in various age groups. There will also be entertainment that includes a skydiving exhibition, music, and a truck display. All participants will receive medals and long-sleeved tee shirts.

"It's a lot of fun for the kids, and it marks the start of our race week activities prior to the Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving Day," said Dr. Tris Carta, President of the Manchester Road Race Committee. "The number of entrants is limited, so we are urging everyone to register as soon as possible."

The “Little Manchester Road Race” is sponsored by Henkel, with additional support provided by Fleet Feet of West Hartford, Waypoint Wealth Solutions, and Highland Park Market.

The popular children’s event is a prelude to the 86th annual Manchester Road Race, which will be staged at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24). The road race, which attracts some of the world’s best distance runners, is run on a 4.748-mile loop course that starts and finishes on Main Street in Manchester, in front of St. James Church.

More information about the Little Manchester Road Race and all MRR events can be obtained at www.manchesterroadrace.com.