2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler
The King of Pain 10-Miler delivers brutal hills and frigid winter air.
Expected Race Date
~Feb 2027
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Glastonbury, CT
Quick facts
- Date
- around February 2027 (expected)
- Location
- Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The King of Pain 10-Miler has been a New England institution since 2004, and it's as unrelenting as its name suggests. Held in the dead of winter—think 20°F and biting wind—the course winds through the orchard-studded hills of South Glastonbury, Connecticut. The organizers promise "hill, after hill, after hill," and they deliver. This is not a race for records; it's a race for bragging rights, with a field strictly limited to those masochistic enough to sign up.
The route, open to traffic, demands constant vigilance and relentless effort. But the payoff comes in the form of breathtaking rural scenery and the deep satisfaction of conquering one of the toughest road races around. Your reward? A finisher's medal that you've truly earned, plus the knowledge that your entry supports Achilles CT and Sunshine Kids. The King of Pain is more than a race—it's a rite of winter for the hardy few.
Race-provided description
The King of Pain 10-Miler (more like 10.35) Presented by Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers and The Glastonbury River Runners In 2004, a legend was born. The King of Pain is the toughest road race in the history of Glastonbury and, as anyone who has run it knows, it lives up to its name. The course offers breathtaking South Glastonbury orchard scenery, along with hill, after hill, after hill. As a bonus, we scheduled the race smack-dab in the middle of a frigid New England winter. No extra charge. And you’ll be pretty sore after you finish, but you’ll walk away with bragging rights that will last all year long. Register quick. The field is strictly limited, and all of the clinical masochists in the state want in. Course will be open to traffic, so please use caution. As with any race during winter months, there is a risk of inclement weather. Please take this into account when registering. Race will benefit Achilles CT and Sunshine Kids. VIEW THE COURSE MAP HERE Where: Hopewell School,1068 Che…
Logistics
Race Day
around February 2027 (expected)
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Glastonbury, CT
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 34°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
20°
Afternoon (High)
34°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler?
The 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around February 2027 (expected).
Where does the 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler take place?
It takes place in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
What distances does the 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 The King of Pain 10-Miler is a hilly, loop course course.
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