Cider Mill Road Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Tolland, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $12
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cider Mill Kids Fun Runs | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $12 | – |
| Cider Mile Fun Run 1 miler | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:45 AM | $12 | – |
| Cider Mill 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Cider Mill Kids Fun Runs and Cider Mile Fun Run 1 miler: $12 until Oct 2.
- Cider Mill 5k: $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the Cider Mill Kids Fun Runs starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Crandall Park, Tolland, CT 06084
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Crandall Park, Tolland, CT 06084Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Cider Mill Road Race?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $12 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Crandall Park, Tolland, CT 06084.
From the organizers
The Cider Mill Road Race is a morning of fitness and fun, 3 events: the kids fun runs, the 1 miler, and our 5k race. The Kids Fun Runs start around 9:00 am and are grassy routes set up in the soccer fields. The 1 mile race is a cross-country Cider Mile, a trek through the wooded trails at Crandall Park which starts promptly at 9:45 am. Our final event is the Cider Mill 5K — a closed road race which starts at 10:30am. Prizes are awarded to the top ten finishers of both the 5k and 1 miler (overall). The awards/ceremony will take place in the Pavilion at 11:30am sharp!