Oh Boy 5K

Oh Boy 5K Race Information

<p><strong>Oh Boy 5K For US!</strong><br />Run Connecticut the Easy Way — Because we have a reason</p> <p>In honor of the Marathon Man, Attorney Eugene L. DeFronzo</p> <p>Enjoy walking or running for your reason! For the Fallen Soldiers, First Respondents, For our Veterans &amp; 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!</p> <p>Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention through the Exchange Club of Waterbury.<br />Co-founder, the late Gene De Fronzo, more than 766 marathons, 50 States 12 times.<br />Co-founder, race director Ivelisse A. Cruz</p> <p><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Entry Fees:</strong></span><br />Adults: $30 thru 4/30 $35 &amp; 5/1 thru race day <br />Students: $10 thru 4/30 &amp; $15 5/1 thru race day.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">T-shirts:</span></strong><br />Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirts size. After April 24, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Course Description:</span></strong><br />5K Loop Start &amp; Finish at 300 Grand St — Mostly flat with some slight rolling hills.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Packet Pickup:</strong></span><br />Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 61 Field Street, 1ˢᵗ Floor, Waterbury at 2-5pm.<br />Monday, May 26, 2025 at Start /Finish Area Grand Street between 7:00 AM-7:45 AM on Race Day.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Parking:</span> </strong>Parking garage at 61 Field Street, Waterbury, CT</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Aid Station:</strong></span><strong> </strong>At Start/Finish.<br />Drinks: Water &amp; Lemonade.<br />Snacks: Variety of chips, crackers, candies, trail mixes. Fruits: Bananas</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Bag Drop:</strong></span><strong> </strong>There will be a drop bag location area adjacent to the Aid Station.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Toilets:</strong></span><strong> </strong>On the course near the start/finish area and Hamilton Park Road (turnaround). Bathroom behind City Hall</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Finisher Awards:</span> </strong>1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd trophy for M &amp; F 19 &amp; Under and 19 &amp; Up. Custom designed dog tag to all finishers</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Pre-Race Announcements:</strong></span> 10 minutes before the start at the STARTING LINE.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Timing:</strong></span> We are using chip timing!!<br />The course is certified. CT25012JHP<br />Results will be available on empiretiming.com.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Course Rules:</strong></span><br />1. Course will be open to the public You should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc. Yield to fast runners passing.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>3. Absolutely no littering</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Volunteers:</strong></span> Needed for various positions and are greatly appreciated. Please contact Ivelisse 203- 982-5606 or by email ohboy11c13&#64;gmail.com with your availability and t-shirt size.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Crews, Family and Friends:</span></strong> Bring chair to sit and cheer on your runners.</p>