Running Races in Connecticut — 2026

There are 218 running races in Connecticut in 2026 across 117 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.

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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Chamber Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Roxbury Road Race Series #28

Sat, Sep 26 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 3.2 Miles

From $10 Open

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Hayfield Hustle and Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm Education Center

Sat, Sep 26 · Redding, CT Redding

Road Children’s Sap Run5 Mile5k +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Cromwell Riverport 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Cromwell, CT Cromwell

Road Cromwell Riverport 5k

From $25 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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Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Sterling, CT Sterling

Road 5K10K8K

From $49 Open

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Bosco Fowler Memorial 5K Road Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Stafford Springs, CT Stafford Springs

Road Bosco Fowler Memorial 5KKids' Fun Run

From $20 Open

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The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Sun, Sep 27 · Southport, CT Southport

Virtual Kids' Fun Run3k WalkVirtual Adult Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

From $145 Open

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Nonnewaug Cross Country Invitational

Fri, Oct 2 · Woodbury, CT Woodbury

Road Hold EventGirls VarsityVarsity Boys +2

From $0 Open

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Pounding the Pavement for Pink Races

Fri, Oct 2 · Seymour, CT Seymour

Virtual Kid's Run - Live in Seymour5k - Virtual AnywhereKid's Run - Virtual +1

From $15 Open

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Cider Mill Road Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Tolland, CT Tolland

Road Cider Mile Fun Run 1 milerCider Mill 5kCider Mill Kids Fun Runs

From $12 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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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 PointBe a Virtual Walker - Registration -w- Fees Incl. is a Donation to DART2 Mile Walk - Children Under 10yo - Free +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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Race Brook's Rockin' Road Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Orange, CT Orange

Road 5KFun Run One Mile Around RBS Track

From $15 Open

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2026 Sono Half + 5K with myTEAM TRIUMPH

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwalk, CT Norwalk

Open

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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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Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Norwalk, CT Norwalk

Road 5K5K StudentHalf Marathon Student +1

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

Sun, Oct 4 · Wallingford, CT Wallingford

Road Healthy Living 1K WalkYouth Race5K Run

From $5 Open

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Strides for Strength!

Sun, Oct 4 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Road Charity 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Capalbo Strong Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairfield, CT Fairfield

Capalbo Strong WalkSeagrape After Party ONLYVirtual Walk +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Groton, CT Groton

Road Memorial WalkKids' Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Big Sky 5K and Kids 1 mile Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Farmington, CT Farmington

Road Kids Dash5K

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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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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RACE FOR CATHERINE

Fri, Oct 9 · Newtown, CT Newtown

Virtual 5K Youth Certified & Timed5K - (Virtual)5K Youth (Virtual) +2

From $15 Open

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Miles for Moriah

Sat, Oct 10 · West Haven, CT West Haven

Miles for Moriah

From $35 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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Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilton, CT Wilton

Road Sparkle Stroller (Accessible .75 Run/Walk)Sparkle Sprinter- Trail 5KSparkle Spectator +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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Benhaven Walk for Autism

Sun, Oct 11 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Virtual WalkWalk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 17 · Ivoryton, CT Ivoryton

Road 2M Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 17 · Simsbury, CT Simsbury

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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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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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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Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Wolcott, CT Wolcott

Road Trail Run

From $25 Open

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IDS Fearless 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Middlefield, CT Middlefield

Road Fearless Kids Fun Race 4th Grade and UnderFearless 5K Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Cider Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Warren, CT Warren

Road Cider Run/Walk 5k

From $25 Open

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Robert Tedford Memorial 5K Road Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Ellington, CT Ellington

Road Tedford Memorial 5K

From $30 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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