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.

Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

Mon, Sep 7 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Virtual 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run5KHalf Marathon +4

From $8 Open

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Groton City Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Groton, CT Groton

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

From $32 Open

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2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, CT Madison

Triathlon AquabikeYouth "Try" (Ages 11-16 with adult)Para Athlete Visual Impairment Division Tri +5

From $100 Open

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SUFFIELD PARKS & RECREATION ROAD RACE

Sat, Sep 12 · Suffield, CT Suffield

Road 2026 Suffield Parks & Recreation Walk2026 Suffield Parks & Recreation 5k Road Race2026 Suffield Parks & Recreation 10k Road Race

From $0 Open

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Kailey Jaie Prenoveau Scholarship 5K Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Harwinton, CT Harwinton

Road Student 5K Run (Must be under 18 to Register for this)5k Run

From $20 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #26

Sat, Sep 12 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 6.4 Miles

From $10 Open

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Run 4 Hunger and Health

Sat, Sep 12 · Newtown, CT Newtown

Road Kids RunRun 4 Hunger and Health

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Oakdale, CT Oakdale

Road 5K10K5K / 10K Bundle

From $30 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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PTSMC Stride to Provide 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Wallingford, CT Wallingford

Road Stride to Provide 5K

From $36.79 Open

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EDRRC - High Watch Recovery Center's Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Kent, CT Kent

Road EDRRC - High Watch Recovery Center's Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk – In Person AND Virtual – benefiting INTEMPO

Mon, Sep 14 · Stamford, CT Stamford

Virtual 5K Run/Walk – VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN PERSON - TIMED5K Run/Walk - IN PERSON - UNTIMED

From $30 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #27

Sat, Sep 19 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.3 Miles

From $10 Open

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Bound for the Sound

Sat, Sep 19 · Old Lyme, CT Old Lyme

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

From $5 Open

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Arc Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Virtual ARC 5KVirtual 5KARC 10K

From $20 Open

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4 Town 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Somers, CT Somers

Road 4 Town 5k

From $35 Open

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2nd Annual PCS Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Pomfret Center, CT Pomfret Center

Road Kids Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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OUTRUN ADDICTION 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Enfield, CT Enfield

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run or Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Run To The River 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Deep River, CT Deep River

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day Charity Fundraiser

Sun, Sep 20 · Darien, CT Darien

Road 1.5-Mile Timed Run/Walk5-Mile Timed Race

From $45 Open

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Come Out & Run 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Wilton, CT Wilton

Road Adult & Kids (age10+) RegistrationKids under 10 Registration

From $0 Open

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Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Woodbridge, CT Woodbridge

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

From $20 Open

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Circle of Care's Annual Walk/Run for Kids With Cancer

Sun, Sep 20 · Westport, CT Westport

Road In-Person WALK/RUNIn-Person 5K RUN

From $20 Open

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17th Annual Farmington River Run 5K Trail Race

Sun, Sep 20 · Farmington, CT Farmington

Trail 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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14th Annual NOW ~Lap The Lake~ 5k Walk & Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dayville, CT Dayville

Road 14th Annual NOW ~Lap The Lake~ 5k Walk & Run14th Annual NOW ~Lap The Lake ~ 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN (Ages 10 and under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Circle of Care's Annual Walk/Run for Kids With Cancer

Sun, Sep 20 · Westport, CT Westport

Road In-Person 5K RUNIn-Person WALK

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Where the Pavement Ends Single & Double Loop

Sun, Sep 20 · Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield

Trail Where the Pavement Ends - Single LoopWhere the Pavement Events - The Double (two loops)

From $42 Open

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Hogsback Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Colebrook, CT Colebrook

Road Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Cromwell Riverport 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Cromwell, CT Cromwell

Road Cromwell Riverport 5k

From $25 Open

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Hayfield Hustle and Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm

Sat, Sep 26 · Redding, CT Redding

Road Children’s Sap Run5 Mile5k +2

From $15 Open

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, CT/ Michelle's House Walk. Run. Bike.

Sat, Sep 26 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Road Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, CT/ Mile Walk - Michelle's HouseSickle Cell Disease Association of America, CT/ James Barber 5K Run - Michelle's HouseSickle Cell Disease Association of America, CT Bike Ride - Michelle's House

From $25 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #28

Sat, Sep 26 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 3.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Chamber Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Lisbon Fall Festival Road Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Lisbon, CT Lisbon

Road Lisbon Fall Festival- 5K

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Beach to Beach 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Morris, CT Morris

Road Beach to Beach 5k

From $30 Open

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The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Sun, Sep 27 · Southport, CT Southport

Virtual Kids' Fun Run3k Walk5k Run +1

From $15 Open

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Greenwich Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Old Greenwich, CT Old Greenwich

Road Half Marathon

From $70 Open

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Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Hamden, CT Hamden

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall

Ultra Kuwohi - IndividualKuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) +14

From $145 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #29

Sat, Oct 3 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 2.4 Miles

From $10 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

Virtual Adult Donation -w- Fees Incl., 22 years old & up - 2 Mile Walk at Tods PointYouth Donation -w- Fees Incl., 10 years old to 21 years old - 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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Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Colchester, CT Colchester

Road Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run

From $35 Open

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Running for Water for Africa 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Milford, CT Milford

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

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Hartford, CT Hartford

Road 5K - Age 18+5K - 17 & Under

From $20 Open

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Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

Sun, Oct 4 · Wallingford, CT Wallingford

Road Youth RaceHealthy Living 1K Walk5K Run

From $5 Open

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Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwalk, CT Norwalk

Road 5K Student5KHalf Marathon +1

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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Apple Harvest Road Races

Sun, Oct 4 · Southington, CT Southington

Road Y CUP 1-Mile RaceLittle Fritter Fun Run2 Mile Health Walk +3

From $20 Open

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2026 Sono Half + 5K with myTEAM TRIUMPH

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwalk, CT Norwalk

Open

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Capalbo Strong Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairfield, CT Fairfield

Capalbo Strong WalkCapalbo Strong Walk: 12 and UnderVirtual Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race Series/Haystack Mountain Challenge

Sun, Oct 4 · Norfolk, CT Norfolk

Trail 5K Trail Race10K Trail RaceHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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