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.

Stratford Turkey Day Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Stratford, CT Stratford

Road Stratford Turkey Day Trot

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Soul n Body Thanksgiving Trail Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Wolcott, CT Wolcott

Road Run (7:30am)Walk (7:30am)Run (8:30am) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Newtown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Newtown, CT Newtown

Road 2.5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CT Redding

Road 1K Kids Fun Run5k Run5K Walk +1

From $30 Open 35 spots left

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Roxbury Road Race Series #36

Sat, Nov 28 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road 6.4 Miles

From $10 Open

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Niantic Jingle 5k

Mon, Nov 30 · Niantic, CT Niantic

Virtual Niantic Jingle Virtual 5kNiantic Jingle 5k

From $25 Open

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Santa Made Me Do It

Sat, Dec 5 · Bethlehem, CT Bethlehem

Road 5K Road Race2 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Connecticut

Sat, Dec 5 · North Haven, CT North Haven

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open

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Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children

Sun, Dec 6 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Road 5K

From $36 Open

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6th Annual Roseland Park Christmas Run 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Woodstock, CT Woodstock

Road Rudolph Kids Fun Run (1/2 Mile)Holly Jolly 5 MilerJingle Bell 5K

From $15 Open

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The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - Vernon

Fri, Dec 25 · Vernon Rockville, CT Vernon Rockville

Road Scrooge Scramble 5K 2026 (Rails to Trails)

From $20 Open

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Roxbury Road Race Series Season Pass

Thu, Dec 31 · Roxbury, CT Roxbury

Road Season Pass

From $45 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH CT Donation Page 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Westport, CT Westport

Open

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Kelley's Pace Frostbite

Sat, Jan 9 · Mystic, CT Mystic

Road 5 Mile

From $33 Open

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Kelley's Pace Hare Hop 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Mystic, CT Mystic

Road 5K5K

From $31 Open

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99.1 PLR *Shamrock and Roll 5K*

Sun, Mar 7 · New Haven, CT New Haven

Road 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races

Sun, Apr 11 · Cheshire, CT Cheshire

Road Kids 1/2 MileKids 1/2 Mile5K +5

From $10 Open

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Minute Man Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Westport, CT Westport

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Moonlight 5K

Fri, May 21 · New Milford, CT New Milford

Road Moonlight 5KMoonlight 5K

From $35 Open

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Woodland Ramble Trail Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Mystic, CT Mystic

Trail 5K Trail Run5K Trail Run

From $31 Open

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Litchfield Hills Triathlon

Sat, Jul 10 · New Hartford, CT New Hartford

Triathlon AquaBikeAquaBikeOlympic Triathlon +3

From $89 Open

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