From the king of road races in the state, John Bysiewicz .... A look at area road races over the next few months ...

4th Annual Niantic Bay Half Marathon and 5K

Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 10:00 a.m.

Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme, CT

$21 - $45

Limited to 1,500 participants

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933
Website: www.nianticbayhalfmarathon.com

18th Annual Tommy Fund Family Day 5K and .3 mile Children’s Run

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. 5K; 10:00 a.m. Children’s Run

Yale Tennis Center, New Haven, CT

650 Participants

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933

www.jbsports.com

Great family day, Kid’s activities and cookout.

The Connection Wicked Good 5K and Kids Run

Sunday, October 31, 2010 – 10 a.m.

Lighthouse Park, New Haven, CT

$8-25

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933

www.jbsports.com

Great family day, Kid’s activities and food.

Jamie’s Run - 5K and Kids Run

Sunday, November 7, 2010 – 11 a.m.

Cove Park, Wethersfield, CT

$8-25

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933

www.jbsports.com

Great family day, Kid’s activities and food.

COCO Cheshire Canal Canter 5K and Kids Fun Run

Saturday, November 20, 2010 – 10 a.m.

Norton School, Cheshire, CT

600 participants

$8-25

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933

www.jbsports.com

Branford Rotary Y Run & Walk 5K

Thursday, November 25, 2010 – 8:30 a.m.

Walsh Intermediate School, Branford, CT

800 participants

$10 - 25

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933 - jbsports.com

Flat course with picturesque views of golf course and town park.

26th Annual Christopher Martin's 5K Christmas Run for Children

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

Christopher Martins Restaurant, 860 State Street, New Haven, CT

2,000 participants

Contact: JB Sports, 2 Buena Vista Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405 (203) 481-5933

www.jbsports.com

Runners can give toy and $5 as entry fee or pay $15-$20. Race gives over 2,000 toys annually to needy children. Post race party features complimentary beer and great food.