Newington, Connecticut (United States of America) - "Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race". The annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race raises funds to support the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. These centers offer one-on-one tutorial sessions to children valued at $5,000 per child and also offer teacher training programs valued at $10,000 per tutor. The main campus is located in Waterbury, with satellite offices in Bridgeport and Hartford. All proceeds are distributed to the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. Race Timing: Trident RFID racing system, Payne's Corner Timing. Giveaways: Free T-shirts for the first 200 registrants! All participants can hydrate and replenish for free from an assortment of baked pastries, fruits, Gatorade, and water. Trophies: Age Division – 1st and 2nd place for Male and Female in the following groups: Ages 9-13, Ages 14-19, Ages 20-29, Ages 30-39, Ages 40-49, Ages 50-59, Ages 60-69, Ages 70-79, and Ages 80+. Overall Race Winner: 1st place Male and 1st place Female. Race Course Description: A two-loop course that starts and ends in front of the Scottish Rite Building at 207 Deming Street. The race course is a full gamut of ups and downs with moderate hills on a scenic route, with plenty of water stations and volunteers. Loop 1: Start on Deming in front of the Scottish Rite Building; turn left at the southern entrance to Candlewyck; turn right at Cambridge; right on Lexington (loop around the grass island); right back on Cambridge; right on Culver; right on Deming; and right on Candlewyck to start Loop 2. Loop 2: Follow Candlewyck to a right on Stage Coach; right onto Little Brook; right on Culver; right on Deming; and left into the Scottish Rite Parking Lot to finish. Parking: Parking is only available at LAY-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries, 3050 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. Enter by way of the Sphinx Shriners (follow signs to event, parking is at your own risk). Rest Areas: Indoor men's and women's restrooms with air conditioning. www.valleyofhartford.org/5k-road-race-walk