Petit Family Foundation 5K
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Plainville, CT
- Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, 06062
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run or walk a USATF-certified course to support the Petit Family Foundation's impactful grant programs.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the Petit Family Foundation 5K, a race established by high school classmates of Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. to honor his family's legacy. This event supports the Petit Family Foundation, which has awarded over $4.5 million in grants across Connecticut and the American Northeast. Participate to contribute to their mission of doing good for others and upholding a meaningful family legacy.
What to expect
- - Experience a USATF-certified 5K on a point-to-point paved course.
- - A 1.3-mile fitness walk is also available.
- - Contribute to a foundation that has granted over $4.5 million.
Standout details
- Supports Petit Family Foundation
- Over $4.5 million in grants awarded
- USATF-certified 5K course
- Established by high school classmates
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Jul 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 16, 2026, 1:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 10, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
Fitness Walk
Sun, Jul 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 16, 2026, 1:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 10, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortHilly road course, warm-day exposure
- Warm season
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The course
- Road
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
The The Petit Family 5k Road Race began in early 2008 by two brothers, Robert and Gary Heslin, who were classmates of Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. at Plainville High School, class of 1974. Together the three of them ran cross-country and track & field. In response to Dr. Petit’s request to do good things for others and to carry on the legacy of his wife and daughters, lifelong runners Robert and Gary decided that a USATF-certified 5k, point-to-point course would be the best option they could offer. There is also a 1.3mi Fitness Walk.
On behalf of the Petit Family 5k Road race, the Petit Family Foundation has awarded over $4.5 million in grants to programs and projects all over Connecticut, as well as the American Northeast and all across the United States.
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