Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

Wolcott, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

3.5 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

The course follows the Mill Pond Trail out of Woodtick Recreation, staying flat the whole way along the water. It is a trail run, so expect packed dirt and natural surface underfoot rather than pavement, with the pond visible for much of the route. The race is hosted by the Wolcott Lions Club and benefits local charities and a scholarship fund in Tom Centinaro's name.

Packet pickup runs the morning of the race at the start area, so there is no separate trip the day before. After you finish, there is clam chowder on site, made by a chef who comes specifically for this event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.5 Miles · 2025 results

212finishers

22:24winner

38:50median

1:22:17cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Hollis (22:24) · Joshua Abbott (23:26) · Trevor Thies (23:47)

The Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.5 Miles10/17/2026 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

Will I finish last at the Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.5 Miles field finished slower than 38:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:22:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race a good first 3.5 Miles?

A field of 212 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race?

The 3.5 Miles winner ran 22:24 while the median finisher took 38:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.