5K Races in Connecticut — 2026

There are 205 5K races in Connecticut scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrock Shuffle in Oakville on March 14. Connecticut 5K races run primarily March.

Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile

Thu, Aug 27 · East Hartford, CT East Hartford

5 Mile

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1st Annual Newtown Community Running Event

Sun, Aug 30 · Newtown, CT Newtown

5K Run/Walk10K1/2 Marathon

From $45 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #25

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Roxbury Mile

From $10 Open

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Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

Mon, Sep 7 · New Haven, CT New Haven

1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run5KHalf Marathon Relay +4

From $8 Open

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4 Town 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Somers, CT Somers

4 Town 5k

From $35 Open

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Groton City Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Groton, CT Groton

5K AND Beer Garden Access: Run or Walk5K ONLY: Run or WalkBeer Garden Access Only

From $29 Open

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West Haven Community House 85th Anniversary Community Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · West Haven, CT West Haven

WHCH 85th Anniversary Community Fun Walk

From $30 Open

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OUTRUN ADDICTION 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Enfield, CT Enfield

2 Mile WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #27

Sat, Sep 19 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

4.3 Miles

From $10 Open

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Arc Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Virtual 5KARC 5KARC 10K

From $20 Closed

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Bound for the Sound

Sat, Sep 19 · Old Lyme, CT Old Lyme

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K10K (USATF-CT 10K State Championship)

From $5 Open

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Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Woodbridge, CT Woodbridge

2 Mile Family Fitness Walk/Run5K Race on USATF Certified Course

From $20 Open

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The River Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Simsbury, CT Simsbury

5K10K

From $30 Closed

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Roxbury Road Race Series #28

Sat, Sep 26 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

3.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Come on Over 5K and 2.1 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Portland, CT Portland

Come on Over 2.1 Mile Fitness WalkPortland Come on Over 5K Run

From $20 Closed

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New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle

Sat, Sep 26 · Redding, CT Redding

Children’s Sap Run5k5 Mile +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Pies & Pub TaTa Trot 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Middlebury, CT Middlebury

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hamden, CT Hamden

5K

From $30 Open

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The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Sun, Sep 27 · Southport, CT Southport

Kids' Fun Run3k WalkVirtual Adult Run/Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Moosup, CT Moosup

5K10K

From $49 Closed

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Roxbury Road Race Series #29

Sat, Oct 3 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

2.4 Miles

From $10 Open

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Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Colchester, CT Colchester

Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

From $35 Open

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Dana's Angels Research Trust's 2026 "DART To The Finish" 2 Mile Walk to Cure Niemann-Pick type C Disease

Sat, Oct 3 · Old Greenwich, CT Old Greenwich

Youth Donation -w- Fees Incl., 10 years old to 21 years old - 2 Mile Walk at Tods PointAdult Donation -w- Fees Incl., 22 years old & up - 2 Mile Walk at Tods PointBe a Virtual Walker - Registration -w- Fees Incl. is a Donation to DART +1

From $0 Open

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Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

Sun, Oct 4 · Wallingford, CT Wallingford

Healthy Living 1K WalkYouth Race5K Run

From $5 Open

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Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwalk, CT Norwalk

5K5K StudentHalf Marathon Student +1

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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Hartland Harvest Run

Sat, Oct 10 · East Hartland, CT East Hartland

5K Road Race

From $25 Open

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Benhaven Walk for Autism

Sun, Oct 11 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Virtual WalkWalk

From $25 Open

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Running for Water for Africa 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Milford, CT Milford

One Mile Walk Running for Water for Africa5K Run/Walk Running for Water for AfricaKids Running for Water for Africa

From $0 Closed

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Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 17 · Ivoryton, CT Ivoryton

Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

From $35 Closed

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Roxbury Road Race Series #31

Sat, Oct 17 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

4.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Wolcott, CT Wolcott

Trail Run

From $25 Open

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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th ANNIVERSARY: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, & Iris Fund 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield

Iris Fund Team Only-5KIris Fund 5KIris Fund Team Only - 7-Miler +3

From $23.5 Open

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34th Annual Halloween 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Brookfield, CT Brookfield

Halloween Kids Fun Run (0.23 miles)34th Annual Halloween 5K

From $5 Open

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Great Pumpkin Classic

Sun, Oct 18 · TRUMBULL, CT TRUMBULL

1+ Mile Health Walk ages 19 & over1+ Mile Health Walk ages 18 & under5k Run or Walk ages 18 & under +2

From $16 Open

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The Salisbury Beast 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Salisbury, CT Salisbury

Salisbury Beast 5K

From $45 Closed

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Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Meriden, CT Meriden

5KKids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hamden, CT Hamden

5K10K1 Mile Fun Walk

From $25 Open

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Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Middletown, CT Middletown

2026 CT LEO Memorial Run

From $25 Open

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Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k

Sun, Oct 25 · Waterbury, CT Waterbury

Fall into Fall 4k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #33

Sat, Oct 31 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

5 Miles

From $10 Open

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Lyman Orchards Pie Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Middlefield, CT Middlefield

5K5 Mile

From $30 Open

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Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Mystic, CT Mystic

5 Mile

From $33 Open

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Plainfield Salute the Troops 5k, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll

Sat, Nov 7 · Central Village, CT Central Village

Salute the Troops Color Fun RunSalute the Troops 5K RunSalute the Troops Soldier Stroll

From $10 Open

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Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Meriden, CT Meriden

5KKids Run

From $0 Open

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CT Veterans Day Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Coventry, CT Coventry

3 Mile Ruck - Virtual3 Mile Walk - Live3 Mile Ruck - Live +3

From $35 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #34

Sat, Nov 7 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

4.5 Miles

From $10 Open

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Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bethel, CT Bethel

5K Run/Walk- First Responders, Active Duty Military, and Veterans5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Fairfield, CT Fairfield

5K GENERAL ENTRY5K - POLICE PERSONNEL5K - FIRE/EMS PERSONNEL +1

From $38 Closed 25 spots left

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Hillacious Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Litchfield, CT Litchfield

Hillacious Half 4 mile walk and runHillacious Half RelayHillacious Half Marathon

From $50 Closed

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Roxbury Road Race Series #35

Sat, Nov 21 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

4.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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