Oh Boy 5K

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 & 5/1 thru race day Students: $10 thru 4/30 & $15 5/1 thru race day. T-shirts:Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirts 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. CT25012JHPResults 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 ohboy11c13@gmail.com with your availability and t-shirt size. Crews, Family and Friends: Bring chair to sit and cheer on your runners.