The Litchfield Hills Road Race is ideal if you're looking for a small-town run and are in Connecticut during the summer. It's an institution in the town of Litchfield, and race organizers realize that: they plan an entire weekend around the road race, including a craft fair and a block party.

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The race takes place in a nice bay - fair visibility and some jellyfish, but obviously can't control the jellyfish. The bike is the flattest ride I've ever encountered. There is no shade, I mean NONE. Some wind on the course, but overall fairly decent. Well marked,

The crowds make this race amazing and unforgettable. As this was my slowest marathon, I expected the spectators to thin out but I'm was a 5+hr marathoner and for more than half the course the streets were still lined with people who cheer like crazy. It makes you feel racing for