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Franklin Academy Double Helix 1.75 Mile Race

📅 May 16, 2027 (estimated date)📍 East Haddam · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 17, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

1.8 mi0 mi

About

The Franklin Academy Double Helix 1.75 Mile Race is an annual 1.75-mile (2.8 km) race in East Haddam, in the lower Connecticut River Valley, held on May 16, 2027. Its unique course, inspired by a double helix, winds across the Franklin Academy campus.

The general-public race starts at 2:15 p.m., with free kids' runs for ages 6 and under at 2:00 p.m. and for ages 7 to 12 at 2:05 p.m. Participants can run, walk or try unconventional ways of covering the course, encouraging creativity and community spirit. Awards are given in several categories, including a cash prize for a new course record. Water stations are available along the route, and post-race refreshments include Italian ice and fruit.

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