Running Races in Connecticut — 2026

There are 263 running races in Connecticut in 2026 across 124 cities. The next upcoming race is the Solstice Sprint 5K in West Hartford on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Newington, CT Newington

Road Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

From $30 Open

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New Milford Parks & Recreation Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Milford, CT New Milford

Road 5K8 MileKids Run the Green

From $5 Open

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Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k & Holiday Stroll

Sun, Jul 26 · Stratford, CT Stratford

Road Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July Holiday One Mile StrollSurfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k

From $30 Open

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LivSports Youth Hockey Summer Camp

Mon, Jul 27 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Mite Skater (8u)Squirt Goalie (10u)PeeWee Goalie (12u) +3

From $200 Open 2 spots left

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Lake Terramuggus Sprint Triathlon #4

Thu, Jul 30 · Marlborough, CT Marlborough

Triathlon Super Sprint TriAqua BikeSprint Relay Tri +1

From $35 Open

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The Trumbull Rotary Sunset 5k Run & Walk

Fri, Jul 31 · Trumbull, CT Trumbull

Road Trumbull Sunset Untimed Walk onlyTrumbull Sunset 5K VETERANS ONLY DIVISIONTrumbull Sunset 5K Run & Walk 18 & UNDER only +1

From $0 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #20

Sat, Aug 1 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.7 Miles

From $10 Open

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Pete Hawley People's 7

Sat, Aug 1 · Barkhamsted, CT Barkhamsted

Trail Pete Hawley People's 7

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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CT Hospice Miles for Memories

Sat, Aug 1 · Branford, CT Branford

1 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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Race4Chase Triathlon Program FINALE Race: Connecticut

Sat, Aug 1 · Southington, CT Southington

Triathlon Race4Chase Triathlon Program FINALE Race: Connecticut

From $0 Open

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64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · New London, CT New London

Open

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Griswold I scream, you scream, there won’t be any ice cream 1 miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Griswold, CT Griswold

Road Griswold Wave 1Griswold Wave 2

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Boys & Girls Club of Milford Ice Cream Run (5K)

Sun, Aug 2 · Milford, CT Milford

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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LivSports Youth Baseball Summer Camp

Mon, Aug 3 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Rookies (9-10 Year Olds)Big Leaguers (11-12 Year Olds)Prospects (6-8 Year Olds)

From $100 Open 15 spots left

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Stonington Cross Country 5K

Wed, Aug 5 · Pawcatuck, CT Pawcatuck

Open

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Woofbridge 5k Run/2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Woodbridge, CT Woodbridge

Road Woofbridge 5k Run/2 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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East Haddam Sprint and Family Fun Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Moodus, CT Moodus

Triathlon East Haddam Family Fun INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONEast Haddam Sprint Triathlon INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONEast Haddam Sprint Triathlon TEAM REGISTRATION +2

From $0 Open

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Follow Natural Fitness Women's Health 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Road FNF Run for Women's Health UNTIMED 1 MileFNF Run for Women's Health 5K

From $25 Open

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The Perogie Dash

Sat, Aug 8 · Danbury, CT Danbury

Road 1K Kids Fun Run5K Run and Health Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Natchaug 5K Color Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Mansfield Center, CT Mansfield Center

Road 17 and Under5K Run5K Fun Walk (Not timed)

From $15 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #21

Sat, Aug 8 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 6.4 Miles

From $10 Open

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Run for Wishes 5K Benefitting MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT

Sun, Aug 9 · Stratford, CT Stratford

Road STAR 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 5K (21 & over)STAR 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 5K (20 & under)

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Priam Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Colchester, CT Colchester

Road 5K

From $42 Open

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12th Annual Step Up for the Brave

Mon, Aug 10 · Fairfield, CT Fairfield

Virtual STEP UP Walk Challenge + 40,000 Step Virtual ChallengeSTEP UP Run / Stair Climb Challenge40,000 Step UP - VIRTUAL Challenge only

From $40 Open

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2nd Annual Rocky Hill 2M Run & Kids Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Rocky Hill, CT Rocky Hill

Road Kids Fun Run2M Trail Run

From $5 Open

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Lake Terramuggus Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Marlborough, CT Marlborough

Triathlon AquabikeOlympic TriOlympic Relay Tri

From $85 Open

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Bikes & Beers Branford

Sat, Aug 15 · Branford, CT Branford

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $22.7 Open

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Jill's Race for MS

Sat, Aug 15 · Beacon Falls, CT Beacon Falls

Road 5k Run/Walk Under 165k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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MAD 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New London, CT New London

Road MAD 5K

From $35 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #22

Sat, Aug 15 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Scotland's Washed Out Bridge Endurance Challenge

Sat, Aug 15 · Scotland, CT Scotland

Road 2nd Annual Scotland's Washed Out Bridge Endurance Challenge

From $25 Open

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Mohegan Striders 4-Miler at Sneekers

Sun, Aug 16 · Groton, CT Groton

Road 4 Mile Race

From $20 Open

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Battle of Stonington 5K

Tue, Aug 18 · Stonington, CT Stonington

Road 5K: Walk or Run

From $32 Open

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Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K

Thu, Aug 20 · Danbury, CT Danbury

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

Fri, Aug 21 · Hamden, CT Hamden

Virtual Path to the Parade 5k Virtual RacePath to the Parade 5k WALKPath to the Parade 5k

From $35 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #23

Sat, Aug 22 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 7.2 Miles- The Boot

From $10 Open

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17th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road Race 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Old Saybrook, CT Old Saybrook

Road Saybrook Point 5K

From $30 Open

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Shore 2 The Pour Beach Run 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Stratford, CT Stratford

Road Shore 2 the Pour Beach RunFree Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Aug 23 · Stamford, CT Stamford

Virtual Unite to Fight 5KVirtual 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pomfret, CT

Sun, Aug 23 · Pomfret, CT Pomfret

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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2026 Killingworth Road Race 4 Miles

Sat, Aug 29 · Killingworth, CT Killingworth

Road 4M run

From $25 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #24

Sat, Aug 29 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road GUESS YOUR PACE RACE

From $10 Open

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Newtown Community Running Event

Sun, Aug 30 · Newtown, CT Newtown

Road 5K Run/Walk10K1/2 Marathon

From $35 Open

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Lobster Loop 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Canton, CT Canton

Road 5K Road Race

From $30 Open

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TPC River Highlands

Mon, Aug 31 · Cromwell, CT Cromwell

Participant Registration

From $1200 Open 100 spots left

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Roxbury Road Race Series #25

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Roxbury Mile II

From $10 Open

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Black Hog Brewing Co. 5K Road Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Oxford, CT Oxford

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for The Hills

Sat, Sep 5 · Niantic, CT Niantic

Trail Run for the Hills

From $25 Open

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Haddam Neck Fair 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Haddam, CT Haddam

Road Haddam Neck Fair 5K

From $18 Open

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3rd Annual LSC Soccer Stride

Sun, Sep 6 · Ledyard, CT Ledyard

Road 5k1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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