Bradley Road Race Returns, Registration Still Open

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — After being canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and being conducted as a virtual event last year, the 26th running of the Bradley Road Races returns to the residential streets of Windsor Locks as a hybrid event on the traditional final Saturday of March.

Hosted by the Windsor Locks Lions Club, the annual fundraising event supports local community activities, regional health-related organizations and the Channel 3 Kids Camp.

"This year, we are back to in-person racing on the USATF accredited course," the Lions announced in a news release. "For our loyal friends who cannot make the journey or the date and for those with health concerns, we now offer a 5K and 10K virtual event. Run anytime anywhere."

Runners are encouraged to form teams, and each runner receives a T-shirt and a finish line photo.

"We welcome runners and walkers of all ages and abilities," the release states. "We offer divisions for athletes with disabilities and adaptive athletes (AWD) pursuant to the guidelines of the International Paralympic Committee for Track and Field. Those four divisions are: Physically Challenged, Push Rim Wheelchair, Hand-Crank/Hand-Cycle Wheelchair, and Visually Impaired."

The race starts at Windsor Locks High School at 10:10 a.m. There is a $30 race entry fee, plus a $2.74 signup fee. Registration is open until 10 a.m. the day of the race at RunSignup.com.

There is ample parking at the school and nearby lots. The map below shows the race courses and available parking areas.