In 1849, the Hartford, Providence, and Fishkill railroad started carrying passengers and freight from Hartford to Willimantic. By the 1880s, this line had become part of the New York and New Haven railroad and continued providing service until the last train went through in the 1960s. After years of neglect …
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In 1849, the Hartford, Providence, and Fishkill railroad started carrying passengers and freight from Hartford to Willimantic. By the 1880s, this line had become part of the New York and New Haven railroad and continued providing service until the last train went through in the 1960s. After years of neglect and with the tracks long gone, it was reborn as the Hop River Rail Trail. Now you can follow the path of this historic line through gullies and stone cuts, over bridges and past fields and woodlands at the annual Hop River 5K and 10K.
The Hop River 5K & 10K travels over the Hop River Rail Trail. The course is flat, shady, and scenic. Registration opens at 7:30 and the races go off at 9:00. T-shirts are available for the first 100 registered runners. (Sizes guaranteed if registered by July 29th.) Awards are presented to the overall male and female winners and the top three in the following age groups: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Andover Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items.
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The race is smaller, about 140 runners. The water stops are water in a jug and Dixie cups sitting next to the jug on a small table. You fill. The … MORE
The race is smaller, about 140 runners. The water stops are water in a jug and Dixie cups sitting next to the jug on a small table. You fill. The trail holds water and it has been raining the last two years. The start time is 9:00 am, so it is very hot in August by that time. There are volunteers who stop traffic when you cross a street, so the crossing felt safe.