West Hartford Road Race Neither A Marathon, Nor A Sprint

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A new road race slated for Saturday, Oct. 1, is neither a marathon nor a sprint.

Rather, it's just one-mile.

But event organizers are hoping participants in the inaugural "Go the Extra Mile" race will complete their task and kick of the annual Park Road Parade event slated for that same morning.

The out-and-back race begins at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Park Road and South Quaker Lane (near Hall’s Market, 331 Park Road).

The course is not complicated.

Runners will cruise down Park Road to the turnaround at Fairlawn Street and race back to the start.

The overall male and female winners will be crowned "King & Queen of Park Road" and get to ride in the parade.

The top three finishers in each 10-year age division win a special package of fresh roasted coffee from Victus Coffee (hot chocolate for the kids).

All registered participants will enjoy a post-run pancake buffet hosted by A.C. Petersen Farms restaurant and Victus Coffee and be entered to win one of many gift certificates donated by Park Road businesses and restaurants.

This run is open to runners of all ages and abilities. Baby strollers are welcomed, but leave your dogs at home.

Registration fee is $20 (price increases after Wednesday, Sept. 28). For more information and to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/WestHartford/ParkRoadMile.