Oh Boy 5K

Event Info

Oh Boy 5K For US! Run Connecticut the Easy Way — Because we have a reason In honor of the Marathon Man, Attorney Eugene L. DeFronzo Enjoy walking or running for your reason! For the Fallen Soldiers, First Respondents, For our Veterans & Active Soldiers, For Child Abuse Prevention, For Cancer Survivors and the cure, For our Country, For depression and sadness, For Domestic Violence, For the Grieving of a Loved One, For our Families, For Peace, For our neighborhoods, for Unity and Justice. For You and US! Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention through the Exchange Club of Waterbury.

Co-founder, the late Gene De Fronzo, more than 766 marathons, 50 States 12 times. Co-founder, race director Ivelisse A. Cruz

Entry Fees

Adults: $30 thru 4/30, $35 from 5/1 thru race day

Students: $10 thru 4/30, $15 from 5/1 thru race day.

T-shirts: Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirt size. After April 24, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed.

Course Description

5K Loop Start & Finish at 300 Grand St — Mostly flat with some slight rolling hills.

Packet Pickup

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 61 Field Street, 1st Floor, Waterbury at 2-5pm.

Monday, May 26, 2025 at Start /Finish Area Grand Street between 7:00 AM-7:45 AM on Race Day.

Parking

Parking garage at 61 Field Street, Waterbury, CT

Aid Station

At Start/Finish. Drinks: Water & Lemonade. Snacks: Variety of chips, crackers, candies, trail mixes. Fruits: Bananas

Bag Drop

There will be a drop bag location area adjacent to the Aid Station.

Toilets

On the course near the start/finish area and Hamilton Park Road (turnaround). Bathroom behind City Hall

Finisher Awards

1st, 2nd & 3rd trophy for M & F 19 & Under and 19 & Up. Custom designed dog tag to all finishers

Pre-Race Announcements

10 minutes before the start at the STARTING LINE.

Timing

We are using chip timing!! The course is certified. CT25012JHP Results will be available on empiretiming.com.

Course Rules

1. Course will be open to the public You should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc. Yield to fast runners passing.
2. Parking Lot Crossings — The race does cross streets and there are few intersections. Signs will be posted to make people aware that a “Race is In Progress”. Please use caution while crossing intersections entries.
3. Absolutely no littering

Volunteers

Needed for various positions and are greatly appreciated. Please contact Ivelisse 203- 982-5606 or by email [email protected] with your availability and t-shirt size.

Crews, Family and Friends

Bring chair to sit and cheer on your runners.