This group runs a weekly 5K on Wednesdays at 6:15 at the West Thompson dam, and a 4 mile loop on Thursdays at 5 at the Tree House Farm in Woodstock!
Thanks to u/Fair-Carpenter5934 for the tip!
Wednesdays at 6 PM there will be an hour of yoga at the Mortenson Riverfront!
$5 donation recommended!
Hartford Kayak, Canoe, & Connect: Community Paddle at Wethersfield Cove
Jul 10, 2026, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Wethersfield Cove, 533 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA
The Connecticut River Conservancy is hosting a beginner-friendly evening paddle at Wethersfield Cove in Wethersfield, CT.
This event is geared toward beginner and advanced-beginner paddlers who want to learn or refresh basic kayak skills while exploring a scenic part of the Connecticut River. CRC will provide a brief kayak skills and water safety lesson before the group heads out for a flatwater paddle around the cove.
Participants may bring their own canoe or kayak, and a limited number of single kayaks are available to borrow by pre-registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Paddles and life vests are included with borrowed boats. Anyone borrowing a kayak should arrive early at 5:30 PM for gear outfitting.
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This sounds like a great option for anyone looking to try kayaking, build confidence on the water, or explore a local Connecticut River spot with a guided group.
The 8th Annual Be Happy Road Race in Ellington will be on Sunday, August 30th this year!
This race is sponsored by the Lindsay's Legacy Foundation, which has raised and donated over $100,000 to the Smilow Cancer Hospital & Yale Cancer Center to support cancer research.
This will be the race's first year in Ellington!
There will be a 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 AM on Sunday 8/30, and a Kid Fun Run 1K starting at 7:30.
Leave a comment if you're planning on running, especialliy if you're looking to join or start a team!
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After seeing so many threads on r/Connecticut asking things like “What’s going on this weekend?” or “How does someone in their 30s meet people in CT?” I realized there are a lot of outdoorsy (and outdoors-curious) people looking for new trails, adventures, events, and friends to explore with.
I’m hoping this sub can become a fun, welcoming place to share outdoor activities across Connecticut and New England. Post about community events, find activity partners or groups, share photos and trip reports, ask for recommendations, and help plan larger events or meetups in the future.
Whether you’re into hiking, running, biking, paddling, swimming, camping, skiing, snowboarding, or just looking for a reason to get outside, you’re welcome here.
Feel free to introduce yourself, share your favorite local outdoor spot, or post what you’re hoping to do outside this week!
