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.

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 19 & over +7

From $16 Open

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Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Glastonbury, CT Glastonbury

Road Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk

From $25 Open

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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and 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

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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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2026 Run for The Cove 5K & Memorial Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Madison, CT Madison

Road Madison Memorial Walk5K RaceKids' Fun Run

From $10 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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Run for Music

Sun, Oct 18 · Ledyard, CT Ledyard

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Bristol, CT Bristol

Road Monster Mile5K Road Race - Individual8 mile Road Race +1

From $15 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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Andover Norton Commission Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Andover, CT Andover

Road Andover Norton Commission Trick or Trot Kids 1K Fun RunAndover Norton Commission Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $7.5 Open Closing Soon

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Easterseals Freedom Stride

Sat, Oct 24 · Hartford, CT Hartford

Virtual WalkVirtual Walk

From $25 Open

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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K

Sun, Oct 25 · Hamden, CT Hamden

Road 5K1 Mile Fun Walk10K

From $25 Open

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Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Kent, CT Kent

Road 5 Mile Kent Pumpkin Run5 Mile Kent Pumpkin Run (Walkers)Kids Fun Run

From $0 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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Masquerade 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Marlborough, CT Marlborough

Road Marlborough Masquerade 5k

From $25 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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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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5K for Ballet!

Sun, Oct 25 · East Hampton, CT East Hampton

Road 2 mile Walk5K for Ballet

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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HKYFS Pumpkin Run 5K, 2M & Kids Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Higganum, CT Higganum

Road 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run2M Walk (Not Timed) +1

From $20 Open

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Family Fun Halloween 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Wilton, CT Wilton

Road Family Fun Halloween 5k

From $27 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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15th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Milford, CT Milford

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

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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Lyman Orchards Pie Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Middlefield, CT Middlefield

Road 5K5 Mile

From $30 Open

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CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Groton, CT Groton

Road 1.5 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk

From $35 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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Run with the Saints

Sun, Nov 1 · Darien, CT Darien

Road 1 Mile Kids run / Adult Walk5k Run

From $25 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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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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CT Veterans Day Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Coventry, CT Coventry

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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East Windsor Veterans Day 5K Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Broad Brook, CT Broad Brook

Road E Windsor Veterans Day 5K Road Race

From $20 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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Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Meriden, CT Meriden

Road 5KKids Run

From $0 Open

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Air Line Trail Ghost Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Hebron, CT Hebron

Road 13.1 Miles13.1 Mile Relay

From $50 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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Run for the Riverfront 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Hartford, CT Hartford

Road Erg for Riverfront RowingRow for Riverfront RowingWalk for Riverfront Rowing +1

From $35 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

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Honor Our Veterans 5k

Wed, Nov 11 · Westport, CT Westport

Road Honor Our Veterans Health WalkHonor Our Veterans 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Roxbury Fall Classic

Sat, Nov 14 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Half MarathonMarathon50k

From $50 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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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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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 Captain - 2.6 Mile WalkmTT Angel - 2.6 Mile Walk

From $0 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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