This race is sponsored by, and is a fund raiser for the Groton Varsity Cross Country Program. All proceeds benefit the Girls' and Boys' Cross Country Teams. Every year's proceeds have helped fund trips to other competitions and to purchase team apparel.

Registration

Entry fee for those pre-registered prior to August 24 will be $14 for students and $18 for adults. The 1 mile Fun Run is free.

Registrations received after August 24 (September 1 online) and race day will be $20 for students and $25 for adults. Registrations not received by race day will be considered not sent and you will need to register on race day.

*** Team Discounts Available (5+ athletes ⇒ email Scott)
*** Fun run competitors can purchase a T-Shirt for $8 ⇒ Send order with application. Quantities are limited!

Register online at RunSignUp.com

Print a paper copy of the entry form

Course:

The course follows village streets (2.5 miles), an old railroad bed (0.5 miles), and finishes on the high school track. Some flat terrain, with a few steady inclines and declines, and one short, steep hill just before the one mile mark.

Interactive map and more route information at: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=12258

Trivia

• Largest field - 173 (2010)
• Most wins (female) - 4: Murphee Hayes (2004-2007)
• Most wins (male) - 3: Adam Engst (2003-2004, 2012)
• Most finishes - 18: Steve Gallow, Jamie Saroka
• Youngest runner (5K) - 6 years old: Quentin Getzin (2014), Leah Lepinnet (2015), Colson Slade (2015)
• Oldest runner (5K) - 76 years old: Joseph Familo (2000)
• Wettest race - 2011

Triple Town Grand Prix Series

The inaugural Triple Town Grand Prix was held in 2017. The series consisted of three 5K races on consecutive weekends - the Lansing Lighthouse 5K on August 19, the Dryden Run for the Pride on August 27, and the Groton Labor Day 5K on September 4. Prizes were awarded to the top 3 male and female runners with the best times for the three races combined.