Monday September 7th, 2026
New Haven, Connecticut
Distance: 5K · 20k · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, renowned as the longest-running USATF 20K National Championship, is scheduled for Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day), in New Haven, Connecticut. This event will once again host the Men's and Women's USATF 20K National Championships, attracting elite athletes, including past champions and U.S. Olympians.
Participants can choose from various race options, including the signature 20K, Half Marathon, 5K, Half Marathon Relay, and a Kids Fun Run. The race courses are flat and fast, starting and finishing on the picturesque New Haven Green, and winding through notable landmarks such as Yale University and the charming Westville neighborhood. To ensure safety, time limits are enforced: 3 hours for the 20K and Half Marathon, and 55 minutes for the 5K.
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displays approximate race location · New Haven CT 06511
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 56:16 | Conner Mantz | 28 | Provo, UT |
| 2nd Male | 56:32 | Hilary Bor | 35 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 3rd Male | 56:34 | Isai Rodriguez | 27 | Durham, NC |
| 4th Male | 57:40 | Zouhair Talbi | 30 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Female | 1:05:36 | Aubrey Frentheway | 26 | Provo, UT |
| 2nd Female | 1:05:42 | Biruktayit Degefa | 34 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 3rd Female | 1:05:46 | Ednah Kurgat | 34 | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 4th Female | 1:05:57 | Maggie Montoya | 30 | Lafayette, CO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:09:06 | Chris Ritchie | 42 | Stratham, NH |
| M 50-59 | 1:19:19 | Paul Trehern | 54 | Waterford, CT |
| M 60-69 | 1:18:14 | Jeff Walker | 61 | Westerly, RI |
| M 70+ | 1:35:37 | Derek McGlynn | 71 | Branford, CT |
| F 40-49 | 1:18:36 | Laura Pierce | 43 | Woodbridge, CT |
| F 50-59 | 1:26:36 | Megan Raymond | 53 | Noank, CT |
| F 60-69 | 1:28:45 | Kerry Arsenault | 60 | Guilford, CT |
The race is proud to host the USA 20K Championship (Men’s Championship since 1993 and Women’s Championship since 2006). Available prize money and bonus in the 20K road race is $38,550. Recipients must be a U.S. citizen and have a valid USATF card.
USATF Men & Women
$8,000, $4,000, $2,000, $1,200, $1000, $600, $500, $400, $200, $100 = $18,000
Course Record Bonus Men & Women
$1,000
Top Connecticut 20K Runners Men & Women
$150, $75, $50
Travel Stipends
Top five finishers receive travel stipend of $500. Finishers 6-10 receive travel stipend of $350.
MALE
Open 57:37 (1998, Khalid Khannouchi)
Masters 1:02:02 (2012, Kevin Castille)
FEMALE
Open 1:05:11 (1998, Colleen DeReuck)
Masters 1:07:21 (2009, Colleen DeReuck)
Top three men & women in each age category for each event receive awards. Age categories are as follows: 12 & under (5K only), 13-19 (5K only), 19 & under (20K & half marathon only), 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89 (5K only), 80+ (half marathon & 20K only), and 90+ (5K only).
First female, male and mixed gender relay teams receive awards.
It's a great race and course. What other reasons do you need? They also have a 5k.