New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle

Lace up for the inaugural New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle on September 26, 2026, in picturesque Redding, CT. This vibrant event offers something for every runner, with distances including a challenging 5-mile course, a spirited 5K, and a delightful 1K Children's Sap Run. Typical race day conditions in late September offer ideal running weather, with highs around 72°F and lows around 50°F, and only a 12% chance of precipitation.

Runners will be treated to breathtaking scenery as the courses wind through the 102 acres of New Pond Farm's rolling pastures, hayfields, and byways. The 5-mile race features gentle hills and offers captivating waterfall views as you pass the Mark Twain Library, while the 5K presents some challenging hills along winding country roads. Both the 5M and 5K culminate in a memorable dash through the farm's iconic dairy barn. The untimed 1K Children's Sap Run highlights the farm's stream, pond, and animals, offering a fun adventure for the younger participants. Strollers are welcome on the 5K course.

Beyond the race itself, your entry includes access to a lively, family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration held right at the New Pond Farm Education Center (101 Marchant Rd, Redding, CT 06896). Enjoy live music, a scavenger hunt, engaging games, hay rides, and refreshing frosty beers. This unique event not only provides a fantastic day of fitness and fun but also supports the New Pond Farm Education Center's vital mission of championing conservation and sustainable farming practices.