The William F. Kelley Memorial Road Race

A Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fundraiser

Date: Memorial Day
Location: Westside Road & Village Green, Norfolk, CT

About the Race

Join us for a scenic 5-mile road race starting on Westside Road and finishing at the Village Green in the heart of town. This annual Memorial Day tradition supports the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department’s college and undergraduate scholarship program, benefiting local Norfolk students.

Parking: Mountain Road at the baseball field.
Road Closure: Westside Road at Sunset Ridge (~10:30 AM). Access parking via Route 272 (Litchfield Road).

Registration & Bib/Shirt Pickup

Race Day Pickup:

Location: Intersection of Mountain Road & Westside Road
Time: 10:00 – 11:45 AM

Optional Early Pickup:

Date: Sunday evening before the race
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: In front of the Norfolk Hub (Station Place)

Note: There will be NO registration on race day. Donations are welcome.

Walking Division

Start Time: 11:30 AM (untimed)
Arrive at the start line by 11:30 AM
Designed for a safer, more enjoyable experience

Race Features

USATF Measurement Certified
Chip Timing by Greystone Racing (5 Miles / 8.046 km)
Music & water stations along the route
FD & EMS personnel onsite for assistance
Lavatories available at the ballfield & starting line

Course Description

Start: Westside Road by Mountain Road
Route: South on Westside Road → Litchfield Road (Rt. 272) → North to Village Green
Finish: Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Bottled water will be available along the course.

Divisions & Awards

Age Divisions:

Junior: 12 & under
Teen: 13–18
Open: 19–29
Sub-Master: 30–39
Master: 40–49
Grand Master: 50–59
Veterans: 60–69
Exalted: 70+

Awards: 58 total

Grand Prize Male & Female
1st/2nd/3rd place in each division (male & female)
Oldest runner (Senator)
Top 3 firepersons
Top 3 walkers
Furthest distance

Awards Ceremony: Immediately following the race at the Town Green (~1:45 PM)

Finish Line Refreshments

Donations & Sponsorships

Your support helps fund Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Scholarships.

Donate Online with Paypal: [CLICK HERE]

Donate online with Venmo: @Norfolkfire-CT (last 4: 3455)
Donate by Check:
Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department
Attn: Scholarships
20 Shepard Rd
Norfolk, CT 06058

Volunteer Opportunities

Help make the race a success! Opportunities include:

Staffing water stations
Cheering on participants

Email: info@norfolkfire.org

Race Info & Results

Website: www.greystoneracing.net
Facebook: Search “Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Road Race”

GPS Locations

Start/Parking Area: 50 Mountain Rd, Norfolk, CT 06058
Finish Line: 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CT 06058

We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting Norfolk students and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department.

—The Norfolk Fire Road Race Committee

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax exempt.