Running Races in Connecticut — 2026

There are 315 running races in Connecticut in 2026 across 132 cities. The next upcoming race is the Gilbert Joseph & Brian Annual 5K (Gilbert JBA5K) in Winsted on April 25. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Ellington 1 miler

Sun, Jul 19 · Ellington, CT Ellington

Road Ellington Wave 2Ellington Wave 1

From $25 Open 25 spots left

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East Granby 1 miler

Sun, Jul 19 · East Granby, CT East Granby

Road East Granby Wave 2East Granby Wave 1

From $25 Open 25 spots left

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LYSB Midsummer Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Old Lyme, CT Old Lyme

Road Kids K5K Run5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Southwest Cafe Margarita 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield

Road Southwest Cafe Margarita 5k

From $35 Open

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Woodmont 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Milford, CT Milford

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Newington, CT Newington

Road 22nd Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

From $30 Open

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LivSports Youth Hockey Summer Camp

Mon, Jul 27 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

PeeWee Goalie (12u)Squirt Goalie (10u)Mite Goalie (8u) +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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Roxbury Road Race Series #20

Sat, Aug 1 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.7 Miles

From $10 Open

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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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LivSports Youth Baseball Summer Camp

Mon, Aug 3 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Big Leaguers (11-12 Year Olds)Prospects (6-8 Year Olds)Rookies (9-10 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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Roxbury Road Race Series #21

Sat, Aug 8 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 6.4 Miles

From $10 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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2025 Natchaug Stop the Stigma 5K Color Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Mansfield Center, CT Mansfield Center

Road 5K Run5K Fun Walk (Not timed)17 and Under

From $15 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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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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Roxbury Road Race Series #22

Sat, Aug 15 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.2 Miles

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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Lake Terramuggus Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Marlborough, CT Marlborough

Triathlon AquabikeOlympic Relay TriOlympic 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/Walk5k Run/Walk Under 16

From $10 Open

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Mohegan Striders 4-Miler at Sneekers

Sun, Aug 16 · Groton, CT Groton

Road 4 Mile Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Virtual 5K5K

From $45 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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Roxbury Road Race Series #23

Sat, Aug 22 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 7.2 Miles- The Boot

From $10 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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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

From $10 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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Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

Mon, Sep 7 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Virtual 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run5KHalf Marathon Relay +4

From $8 Open

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Groton City Brew Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Groton, CT Groton

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

From $32 Open

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Kailey Jaie Prenoveau Scholarship 5K Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Harwinton, CT Harwinton

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

From $20 Open

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4 Town 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Somers, CT Somers

Road 4 Town 5k

From $35 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 Relay Team Tri +5

From $100 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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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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Arc Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Virtual Virtual 5KARC 5KARC 10K

From $20 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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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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Roxbury Road Race Series #27

Sat, Sep 19 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.3 Miles

From $10 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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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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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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Hayfield Hustle and Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm

Sat, Sep 26 · Redding, CT Redding

Road Children’s Sap Run5 Mile5k +1

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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Hogsback Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Colebrook, CT Colebrook

Road Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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