Αγώνες 5K κοντά στην πόλη Windsor Locks

The Purple Light Project 5K begins at the IOL Campus on Retreat Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. The main 5K race starts in the morning, following registration and a free single-circuit Fun Run for children 10 and under. This community 5K is connected to behavioral health support and is open to youth and adult runners. Fast Track Timing will professionally time the event. The race generates funds for Purple Light Project patients. Every dollar from the 5K directly supports practical needs, including food vouchers, transportation, winter clothing, hygiene items, and comfort items for individuals in treatment. Awards will be presented to male, female, and non-binary runners across various age groups. Participants will also receive race shirts and reusable water bottles.

The Apple Harvest Road Races take place on a fall morning in Southington, organized by the Southington Community YMCA. The main races begin near Columbus Boulevard and the YMCA. The event offers multiple options for participants: a 5-mile race, a 5K, a middle school 5K, a 2-mile health walk, a Y CUP 1-mile race for fourth and fifth graders, and Little Fritter Fun Runs for younger children. The 5-mile race starts from the top of Columbus Boulevard, followed by the 5K from the same location. The health walk commences in front of the YMCA. Y CUP runners enter the course at the 2.1-mile mark of the 5K, and the Little Fritter races commence after the 5-mile and 5K races conclude. Awards are presented across numerous age groups for the 5K and 5-mile events. Local recognition is important, with distinct memorial trophies awarded to the top Southington finishers, including the Dave Gworek Trophy for the 5-mile race and the Tony Manning Trophy for the 5K.

Run Stanley takes place in October at Stanley Park, featuring a 5K trail run/walk. It offers distinct options for children, dog owners, walkers, and individuals using wheels. The event includes a standard 5K, a 5K K9 run/walk, the Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkin Run for children, and the Stroll & Roll. This format makes it function more like a family park gathering than a race exclusively for runners. The Stroll & Roll is a 1-mile, non-competitive route on Stanley Park’s accessible paths, designed for wheelchair users. Dogs have their own 5K category, children receive a warmup and a short race, and the school with the highest number of Munchkin Run participants earns the Stanley Cup School Spirit Trophy. The event also generates funds for the care and maintenance of the Frank Stanley Bever.

The Hartland Harvest Run is a 5K road race beginning and concluding at Bethany Lutheran Bretheran Church. Race-day registration and packet pickup are available in the morning, with the 5K commencing at 9:00 AM. A 2 Mile Walk is also offered, including a T-shirt for participants and race swag for 5K runners. The church provides the event's base location. Awards recognize the top male and female finishers, along with the top three runners in age groups ranging from 12 and under to 80+. T-shirts are contingent upon advance registration, and recipients must collect them in person.

The Harvest Hope 5K is a Thanksgiving Day turkey trot held in Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood, with its focus on Central Park in northeast Denver. The primary race is a professionally timed 5K run on a USATF certified course. Families also have the option to include younger participants in a Kids 1K Fun Run. The 5K route utilizes the paths within Central Park, providing a neighborhood-park atmosphere as opposed to a downtown-street setting. This event was introduced as the first organized and timed Northeast Denver Thanksgiving Day race. Registration covers a race shirt, a goodie bag, complimentary race-day photos, and a commemorative key-chain medal upon completion. Proceeds are directed to re.

The Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Northampton, Massachusetts, during peak fall foliage. Runners can choose between a half marathon or a 5K. The course follows New England roads at the season's most colorful point. The route showcases the roads around Northampton. Afterward, the event includes a finish-line gathering with live music, food trucks, breweries, and drinks. Local runners support the event, and many participants return annually. The race also collaborates with a selected charity partner beyond race day.

The Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race is a Halloween-themed race day in Bristol, Connecticut. All events start and finish at St. Paul Catholic High School on Stafford Avenue. Runners may select from four distances: the untimed Monster Mile, a 5K road race, an 8K road race, and an 8-mile road race. The series has been held for 57 years, with Bristol Hospital as the title sponsor. The event accommodates various participants: families and casual walkers can use the Monster Mile, while runners seeking a more challenging road race can choose the 5K, 8K, or 8-mile option. The Halloween theme is incorporated through customized race bibs, adding a local, seasonal touch without altering the fundamental road-race structure. All races conclude at the same school location, simplifying logistics for spectators and participants.

Donny's Dash is a Halloween-themed fall 5K and walk in Simsbury, Connecticut, located in the Farmington River Valley. Hosted by UConn basketball figure Donny Marshall, all proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. The event accommodates a broad range of participants, not exclusively elite runners, offering a 5K, a Fitness Walk, and complimentary kids and youth runs for families and younger participants. The event emphasizes local sports and community connections. The Connecticut Sun sponsors the kids fun run, with Sun players and executives participating alongside leaders from the Hartford Marathon Foundation, the Hartford Yard Goats, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. Recent editions have attracted over 400 runners. The day also features fitness activities, healthy snacks, giveaways, entertainment, and a post-race gathering. The launch event embraced the theme, featuring team mascots and a 10-yard Mascot Marathon.

Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run offers runners and walkers a unique opportunity to race on the runway at Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, Connecticut. The children's race begins, followed by the 5K. The event is presented by the airport, the City of Meriden, and the Meriden Running Club. The 5K begins on the Meriden Markham runway, proceeds through the South Meriden neighborhood, and finishes back on the airfield. Proceeds benefit DAV: Disabled American Veterans. The children's run is free. Awards for the 5K are given to overall winners and age-group finishers. Dogs are prohibited on the airfield property.