Running Races in Connecticut — 2026

There are 220 running races in Connecticut in 2026 across 118 cities. The next upcoming race is the Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program (Fall Session) - presented by Hartford Healthcare in Glastonbury on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, ultras.

Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program (Fall Session) - presented by Hartford Healthcare

Sat, Sep 5 · Glastonbury, CT Glastonbury

Road Get Ready to RUN! 5K Training Program (includes full club membership through 12/31/2026!)

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Black Hog Brewing Co. 5K Road Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Oxford, CT Oxford

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Rising Stars Training Program (Fall Session) Presented by Smartstart Pediatrics

Sat, Sep 5 · Glastonbury, CT Glastonbury

Road Rising Stars Training Program - Fall Session

From $50 Open

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Run for The Hills

Sat, Sep 5 · Niantic, CT Niantic

Trail Run for the Hills

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The GREAT Donut Challenge

Sat, Sep 5 · West Hartford, CT West Hartford

Road The GREAT Donut Challenge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roxbury Road Race Series #25

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Roxbury Mile II

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Haddam Neck Fair 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Haddam, CT Haddam

Road Haddam Neck Fair 5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, CT Madison

Triathlon AquabikeYouth "Try" (Ages 11-16 with adult)ADT1 Para Athlete Wheelchair Division Tri +5

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Riva Runs The Boardwalk 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · West Haven, CT West Haven

Road Riva Runs The Boardwalk 5k 20 & underRiva Runs The Boardwalk 5k 21 & over

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund

Sat, Sep 12 · New London, CT New London

Road Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Roxbury Road Race Series #26

Sat, Sep 12 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 6.4 Miles

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Sprague All Are Welcome 1-mile fun run

Sun, Sep 13 · Baltic, CT Baltic

Road Sprague All Are Welcome 1-mile fun run- Wave 1Sprague All Are Welcome 1-mile fun run- Wave 2

From $25 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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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 Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - East Windsor, CT

Sun, Sep 13 · East Windsor, CT East Windsor

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 1 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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2026 Farmington Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Farmington, CT Farmington

Road Memorial WalkKids' Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Lyme Hunter Pace

Sun, Sep 13 · Lyme, CT Lyme

Lyme Hunter Pace

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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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 - IN PERSON - UNTIMED5K Run/Walk - IN PERSON - TIMED5K Run/Walk – VIRTUAL

From $30 Open

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Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay

Wed, Sep 16 · Cheshire, CT Cheshire

Trail 5K Trail RaceY Cup Relay

From $17 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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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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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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Fleet Feet Hartford Fall 2026 Training Programs

Sat, Sep 19 · West Hartford, CT West Hartford

Road Bundle: 5K Training Program & Goal Race RegistrationMRR Training Program5K Training Program - Training Program Only

From $100 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 Closing Soon

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Arc Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Virtual Virtual 5KARC 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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Roxbury Road Race Series #27

Sat, Sep 19 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 4.3 Miles

From $10 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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HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Stratford, CT Stratford

Road Half Way to St Pats 5K 20 & underHalf Way to St Pats 5K 21 & overHalf Way to St Pats free kids run (10 & under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Come Out & Run 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Wilton, CT Wilton

Road Adult 18 +Kids under 10 RegistrationKids (age10 -17) Registration

From $0 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 5K RUNIn-Person WALK

From $20 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

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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 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 WALK/RUNIn-Person 5K RUN

From $25 Open

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Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

Sun, Sep 20 · Chester, CT Chester

Trail Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 4 milerCockaponsett Trails to a Cure- 9 miler

From $20 Open

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One Mile, One Goal Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Enfield, CT Enfield

Road 1 Mile Race

From $25 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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No Sto Defeats MSA 5K Trail Race and Fitness Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · North Stonington, CT North Stonington

Virtual Defeat MSA Fitness WalkDefeat MSA 5K RunVirtual Support- walk/run when and Where you want

From $20 Open

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Chamber Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Woodbridge 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Woodbridge, CT Woodbridge

Road 5k Road Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Come on Over 5K and 2.1 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Portland, CT Portland

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

From $20 Open

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