WTAC Events  (Click RACE LOGO or Name for event-specific info)

 

Clamdigger

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Certified 5K and 5-Mile courses.   Both fast and flat.  You choose the distance.  FREE 1K kids run on the beach.

This will be our 45th annual running of the event, with our first Clamdigger race on April 18, 1981!  (Held every year except 2020, due to COVID)

 
 

Tom McCoy Family Fun Runs

Wednesdays, May 20 - July 22, 2026

FREE fun runs put on by the Westerly Track Club.  Our 50th year!  Every Wednesday evening for 10 weeks, we will host a childrens' 1/3 mile run, followed by a 1 mile run and 5K.

 
 

BOTTONE MILE

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The 32nd running of the Bottone Mile, with a return for the 3rd year to Ninigret Park in 2026 in Charlestown! The event remains FREE*, and this evening will also feature a cookout and awards ceremony for the summer fun runs.

*FREE, but online pre-registration is required..

 
 

STONINGTON CROSS COUNTRY FUN RUN

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

 

Co-hosted with the Town of Stonington Recreation Department, we will close out our weekly Wednesday night summer fun series with a FREE* cross country run at Stonington High School.  Come join us to run trails, fields, bridges, and finish at the 50-yard line of the track.

*FREE, but online pre-registration is required.

 
 

Stavros Memorial Beach Run

Friday, September 15, 2026

39th annual FREE* end of summer 3 mile run on the beach,  put on by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family.   Always a fun end of the summer event! 

*FREE, but online pre-registration is required.

 
 

WAHANEETA TRAIL 5K

Race will not take place in 2026

 
 

Run for the Pumpkins

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Fall Trail Series: Race #1

Co-hosted with the Town of Westerly Recreation Department, this will be our 11th year at Bradford Preserve. You choose the distance:  come run the classic 5K, or up the distance and challenge with our new 10K.

Free Kids' 1K after the main event.

 
 

Grills Trail Race

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fall Trail Series: Race #2

One of the very few 10-mile races around that are entirely on trail.  10K option also.  Various food and drink post-race.

 
 

LI'L RHODY RUNAROUND

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Fall Trail Series: Race #4

4-mile course option, as well as the classic 8-mile course (shown here) on trails around Watchaug Pond. 2026 will mark our 35th year!