The Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Start Time: 5:00 AM
Location: 4666 Phelps Road, West Suffield, CT

About the Event

This is a group running challenge spanning 56 miles from North to South Connecticut. Participants are encouraged to raise funds for Mental Health Connecticut.

Course Description

The course takes you through scenic areas along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCT), covering rural, suburban, and urban landscapes in a flat terrain ideal for running.

Requirements

All runners must be prepared for the self-supported nature of this event and are encouraged to have a strategy for hydration and refueling during the run.

Registration

There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to make a donation of $56 to honor the distance chased across the state. Create your fundraising page here.

Finishers

All finishers will take home bragging rights and can proudly share their experience of running across Connecticut for a meaningful cause.