Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · United States

5K races near Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

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Pound Ridge 5k and Kids Dash

Pound Ridge · 33 km away

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Highland Falls Annual 4th of July Firecracker 5K and Children’s Fun Run

Highland Falls · 68 km away

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Loon Lake Run/Walk

Columbia City · 77 km away

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Leonia Run 4 Fun 2026

Leonia · 76 km away

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Milford Road Runners Independence Day 5K

Milford · 10 km away

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EDRRC - Racing to Save Lives 5K/10K

Lagrangeville · 68 km away

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New Haven · 26 km away

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Rails to Trails

East Hampton · 72 km away

JUL 14

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Roxbury Road Race Series #18

Roxbury · 42 km away

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Point O' Woods Beach 5K Run/Walk

Old Lyme · 79 km away

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Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon (July)

New York · 74 km away

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Women's Distance Festival 5K

Congers · 62 km away

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Petit Family Foundation 5K

Plainville · 61 km away

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THE FAIRFIELD POLICE SUNSET 5K - Presented by Moneco Advisors

Fairfield · 6 km away

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Move! With The Urban League

Hartford · 80 km away

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Milford · 18 km away

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LYSB Midsummer Run

Old Lyme · 74 km away

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Track Morning NYC - Early Bird Special

Flushing · 70 km away

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Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

Newington · 67 km away

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Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k & Holiday Stroll

Stratford · 5 km away

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fire Island, NY

Ocean Beach · 59 km away

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Jordan's Run Veterans' Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sag Harbor · 78 km away

AUG 17

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)

New Palastine · 77 km away

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Coca Strong 5k & 10k Hope in Every Step

Valley Cottage · 61 km away

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Race of Hope Southampton

Southampton · 75 km away

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Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k

Corona · 74 km away

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Boys & Girls Club of Milford Ice Cream Run (5K)

Milford · 9 km away

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The Perogie Dash

Danbury · 34 km away

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Tappen Brook 5K

Bridgewater · 42 km away

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The Peter Racket '61 Memorial 5K Run

Kings Point · 61 km away

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Jill's Race for MS

Beacon Falls · 30 km away

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Juan Pablo Duarte Community Run

Bronx · 74 km away

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Millbrook Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Millbrook · 80 km away

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Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K

Danbury · 33 km away

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Shore 2 The Pour Beach Run 2026

Stratford · 7 km away

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17th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road Race 2026

Old Saybrook · 71 km away

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Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Wethersfield · 73 km away

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2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk

Stamford · 33 km away

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Newtown Community Running Event

Newtown · 26 km away

SEP 1

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Ring of Fire 5K

Northville · 53 km away

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

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5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K

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.

Running for Water for Africa 5K

The Running for Water for Africa 5K begins and ends at Walnut Beach Pavilion, featuring a 3.1-mile run/walk. This is the race's 13th year, welcoming both runners and walkers, not solely those aiming for a quick finish. The event also offers a 1 Mile Walk and a Kids Run, providing shorter distances for families and less experienced participants. The 5K course is a flat road, suitable for beginners, walkers, and regular runners seeking a simple local race.

Great South Bay Run

The Great South Bay Run starts and finishes at Bay Shore Marina Park in Bay Shore, New York, with the Great South Bay and Fire Island visible from the finish. This annual road-running series, sponsored by Northwell Health, offers three USATF-certified courses: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K Family Fun Run. The routes guide runners through Bay Shore’s historic downtown before proceeding along residential streets near Brightwaters Lakes, Cascades, and Canals. The field typically numbers between 500 and 1,000 participants, giving it the feel of a local Long Island race day rather than a large city marathon. The program accommodates half-marathoners, 10K runners, families, and newer runners.

Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

The Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race is a running series in Wallingford, Connecticut, offering short distances: 1 km, 1.6 km, and 5 km. It takes place in October and is designed for local involvement, with options suitable for children, beginners, walkers, and runners seeking a standard 5K. The event has roots nearly 50 years old, originating from a Wallingford tradition established by Johanna Manfreda Fishbein. Over the years, it evolved into a town-wide collaboration, with various Wallingford organizations cooperating on the race.

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Apple Harvest Road Races

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.

Race for Catherine

Race For Catherine is a family-friendly 5K fundraiser for the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, centered on the "5K for Kindness" theme. It is a certified, timed run/walk suitable for serious runners, casual walkers, families, and those participating remotely via the virtual option. The event commemorates Catherine Violet Hubbard, a 6-year-old animal lover who perished in the Sandy Hook School tragedy, maintaining that focus throughout the race day. The course is a simple 5K, offering timing for runners focused on results and a walk-friendly environment for all others. A Kids For Kindness Dash provides a separate event for children aged 3 to 9. Rescued animal ambassadors initiate the race and greet finishers at Victory Village, with adoptable pets also present. Registration includes a breakfast buffet, race shirt, finisher medal, drawstring bag, and sponsor gifts. The RaceJoy app allows friends and family who are not present to track, join, or complete the race from a distance.

Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k

The Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5K is a fall trail race in Wilton, Connecticut, starting from Quiet Lake Lane. It is a nonprofit running event with a 5K option for runners and walkers, plus a shorter accessible Sparkle Stroller run/walk of 0.75 miles. The event is hosted with Prospector Theater, CT Run Co., and Brooks, and it supports the Prospectors’ work creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. The race is returning for its third edition, and the setup points to a family-friendly morning with food, spectators, sponsorship options, and room for both trail runners and people who want a shorter accessible route.

Bubble Run | New York 2026

Long Island Empower Walk & 5K Run

Mohawk Mountain Race

Mohawk Mountain Race is a fall trail race at Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort in Connecticut, offering distances from 5K through marathon. The mountain, typically used for skiing and snowboarding, features routes that climb and descend on steep resort trails rather than rolling through a flat park. Even the 5K route includes 1,332 feet of elevation gain, the 10K doubles that loop for 2,664 feet, and the marathon covers 6,338 feet across two half-marathon loops. The shorter races remain on the ski mountain grounds, while the half marathon extends into Mohawk State Forest, totaling 3,169 feet of climbing. The half marathon is also part of Connecticut’s Blue Blazed Trail Running Series, which features races on or partly on the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and promotes awareness of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s trail maintenance efforts. Steep Endurance sponsors the event, targeting runners seeking a challenging trail day with consistent climbs, sharp descents, forest sections, and mountain fall foliage.

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Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Training Notes

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT hosts 149 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run this area by linking water, parks, and small neighborhood loops. Harbor Point works well when you want to park, run by the water, and roll over to Kosciuszko Park. Cove Island gives you the classic short lap, and the whole loop runs about 1.5 miles. Scalzi Park suits easy base miles when you do not mind a repetitive loop. Springdale gives you quiet neighborhoods with sidewalks. Mianus River Park and Revonah Woods handle trail days. Stampede meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 9:00 am. Stamford Run Club meets Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. The Follow Natural Fitness Women's Health 5K and Run For The Rock sit on the local race list.

Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club is the main riding name here. The club has been organized since 1977, and it puts on more than 1,300 organized rides and cycling activities each year. Sound Cyclists rides Fairfield County and nearby areas, with on-road and off-road options from beginner to expert. The Bloomin' Metric gives riders 15 to 60 miles, so it works for Z2, a faster group day, or gran fondo legs. Jennings Beach and Short Beach keep the coastal riding feel close. Bikes & Beers Stratford is the easy anchor event to point at. The only climb in the brief is one hill, so locals get repeats where they can.

May, June, July, August, October, and November are the best months here. June gets busy with the Mini of Fairfield County triathlon and duathlon 2026, the HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K, Athletic Brewing Company Fairfield Road Races, and Devil Dash 5k. July keeps the coastal vibe going with Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k & Holiday Stroll and THE FAIRFIELD POLICE SUNSET 5K. August brings Shore 2 The Pour Beach Run 2026. Stampede adds Monday 6:30 pm runs during the Summer. November still has the 2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K, then locals lean harder on steady Z2, trails, and familiar loops.