Co-Editor of Jog New London, P.A. Smith, on the homestretch donning a drenched pink princess shirt.

Considering it was a grey day, in the low 40s, with pelting rain, there was a surprisingly large turnout for the O’Niantic 5K Jig, Jog and Walk with over 400 participants. The race was well organized, as usual, by the Hartford Marathon Foundation, although the start was delayed a bit. But the course was well marked, with volunteers at pivotal points confirming the way to go and with digital timers at the 1 and 2 mile markers. Despite the conditions, there was still a water station at about 1.5 miles.

The course went from Methodist Street, adjacent to Pro Tek Auto, to Hope Street and then right onto Pennsylvania Ave. Then, after turning onto Grand Street and then Smith Street, the course took you around Camp Rell, looping around the residential streets back out to Smith Street and onto Penn Ave. The home stretch turned back onto Hope Street and Methodist Street to the finish.

Finishers were offered bagels and water at Pro Tek Auto and then a free beer, chili, and cornbread at the Black Sheep Pub.