2026 Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash 5k Road Race
The Town of East Hartford is pleased to offer the annual running of the annual Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash 5K Road Race, sponsored by the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department and the East Hartford Police Department, which will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The race will start and finish at Langford School located at 61 Alps Drive.
Over 200 runners are expected to participate in the race that is run in tribute to Officer Brian A. Aselton. Over the years, proceeds have benefited the East Hartford Police Department Child Safety and Crime Prevention Programs as well as the Officer Brian Memorial Aselton Scholarship Fund. Commemorative award plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each division for men and women. Divisions include 17 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & up. Discount Trophy generously provides the awards.Official race apparel is available on race day.
On January 23, 1999, Police Officer Brian A. Aselton gave his life in the line of duty protecting the citizens of East Hartford. The tragic loss of Officer Aselton devastated the community. Officer Aselton was only 26 years ol when his brilliant life was extinguished; yet his spirit lives on in those who remember him. The Snow Dash was renamed in 2000 to the Brian A. Aselton Memorial Snow Dash. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Officer Brian A. Aselton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Since the inception of Brian’s scholarship fund over 300 scholarships have been awarded.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE.
Day of registration must be completed using the online RunSignUp, no paper registration forms.
For more information, please contact Recreation Supervisor, Jonathan Cooper, at 860-291-7164.