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.

RACE FOR CATHERINE

Fri, Oct 9 · Newtown, CT Newtown

Virtual 5K Youth (Virtual)5K - (Virtual)5K - Certified & Timed +2

From $15 Open

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Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilton, CT Wilton

Road Sparkle Stroller (Accessible .75 Run/Walk)Sparkle Sprinter- Trail 5KPink Diamond Sponsor $10,000 (2 Exclusive Opportunities) +5

From $25 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #30

Sat, Oct 10 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 8.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Hartland Harvest Run

Sat, Oct 10 · East Hartland, CT East Hartland

Road 5K Road Race

From $25 Open

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Benhaven Walk for Autism

Sun, Oct 11 · New Haven, CT New Haven

WalkVirtual Walk

From $25 Open

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Tackle the Trail (TM)

Sat, Oct 17 · Northeast, CT Northeast

Trail Individual - 10KIndividual - Half MarathonRelay Team - Marathon +1

From $45 Open 45 spots left

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The Little Guild 13th Annual Run & Wag 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Cornwall, CT Cornwall

Road Run & Wag 5k

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bridgeport, CT

Sat, Oct 17 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Harvest Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bolton, CT Bolton

Road Harvest Hope 5K

From $30 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #31

Sat, Oct 17 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 17 · Simsbury, CT Simsbury

Road 4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day

From $35 Open

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Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Wolcott, CT Wolcott

Road Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Bristol, CT Bristol

Road Monster Mile5K Road Race - Individual8K Road Race +1

From $15 Open

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The Salisbury Beast 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Salisbury, CT Salisbury

Road Salisbury Beast 5K

From $45 Open

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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic

Sun, Oct 18 · TRUMBULL, CT TRUMBULL

Road 1+ Mile Health Walk ages 19 & over1+ Mile Health Walk ages 18 & under1+ Mile Health Walk ages 18 & under +7

From $16 Open

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34th Annual Halloween 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Brookfield, CT Brookfield

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

From $5 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

Road Iris Fund 5KIris Fund Team Only-5KRidgefield Road Fest 7-miler +3

From $23.5 Open Closing Soon

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Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay

Sat, Oct 24 · Cheshire, CT Cheshire

Trail 5K Trail RaceY Cup Relay

From $17 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #32

Sat, Oct 24 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 7.9 Miles

From $10 Open

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Easterseals Freedom Stride

Sat, Oct 24 · Hartford, CT Hartford

Virtual WalkVirtual Walk

From $25 Open

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Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k

Sun, Oct 25 · Waterbury, CT Waterbury

Road Fall into Fall 4k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Masquerade 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Marlborough, CT Marlborough

Road Marlborough Masquerade 5k

From $25 Open

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Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Middletown, CT Middletown

Road 2026 CT LEO Memorial Run

From $25 Open

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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hamden, CT Hamden

Road 5K10K1 Mile Fun Walk

From $25 Open

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Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Runs & Family Stroll

Sun, Oct 25 · WESTON, CT WESTON

Road Reservoir Run - Kids Fun Runs & Family Stroll (all ages)Reservoir Run 5KReservoir Run Races Half Marathon

From $15 Open

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Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road 5KKids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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HVAL Invitational

Fri, Oct 30 · Litchfield, CT Litchfield

Road Girls RaceBoys Race

From $0 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #33

Sat, Oct 31 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 5 Miles

From $10 Open

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Lyman Orchards Pie Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Middlefield, CT Middlefield

Road 5K5 Mile

From $30 Open

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Collinsville Trick or Trot

Sat, Oct 31 · Collinsville, CT Collinsville

Road Collinsville Trick or Trot

From $30 Open

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15th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Milford, CT Milford

Road 15th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk15th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk (Youth 18 and Under)

From $25 Open

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St. Michael School 5K Turkey Trot

Sat, Oct 31 · Pawcatuck, CT Pawcatuck

Road 1 Mile Fun Run- age 10 and under5KFamily Registration 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Mystic, CT Mystic

Road 5 Mile

From $35 Open

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CT Veterans Day Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Coventry, CT Coventry

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

From $35 Open

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Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road Kids Run5K

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Central Village, CT Central Village

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

From $10 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #34

Sat, Nov 7 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.5 Miles

From $10 Open

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Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bethel, CT Bethel

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk- First Responders, Active Duty Military, and Veterans

From $25 Open

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Centerville Bank Thompson Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 8 · Thompson, CT Thompson

Trail Thompson 3K Wobble- Walk- untimedThompson 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Stonington Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Stonington, CT Stonington

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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2026 Vicki Soto 5K with myTEAM TRIUMPH

Wed, Nov 11 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Open

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Hot COCO 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Cheshire, CT Cheshire

Road Kids Fun Run1 Mile WalkHot COCO 5K

From $10 Open

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Roxbury Fall Classic

Sat, Nov 14 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Half MarathonMarathon50k

From $50 Open

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EDRRC - 8th Annual Schaghticoke 8.5 Miler

Sun, Nov 15 · Kent, CT Kent

Road EDRRC - 8th Schaghticoke 8.5 Miler

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Waterford High School 14th Annual 5K Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Waterford, CT Waterford

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series #35

Sat, Nov 21 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Branford Thanksgiving 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Branford, CT Branford

Road Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race

Thu, Nov 26 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race

From $10 Open

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2025 Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Race with myTEAM TRIUMPH

Thu, Nov 26 · Southport, CT Southport

mTT Angel - 2.6 Mile WalkmTT Captain - 2.6 Mile Walk

From $0 Open

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Run Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Hamden, CT Hamden

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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