Pete Palmer Memorial 5k

The inaugural Pete Palmer Memorial 5k is a foot race (Run/Walk) that will take place on August 3rd 2019.  The 3.1 mile course travels through a section of the town of Coventry with the start and finish at Coventry High School. Packet pickup is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., with the race start scheduled for 9 a.m. 

The event is organized by Team MAD Charities (Team Making a Difference), a volunteer organization that raises money to help local charities through road races. The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, a non-profit agency serving thousands of children, families and adults in Connecticut will be the beneficiary of the proceeds raised from this event. For more information on the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, please visit http://www.biact.org/. 

The road race will commence from the High School turn right onto Ripley Hill Road, right onto Cooper Lane right onto Root Road and right onto Main Street.  Runners will be instructed to only run on the sidewalk on Main Street in the interest of everybody’s safety. The race will finish with a right turn back into the high school entrance.

Registered runners by July 17th will receive a custom designed wicking t-shirt. Women's & Unisex sizing available. After July 17th, we are unable to guarantee sizing or availability.