Courses de 5K près de Suffield

La 5K Purple Light Project démarre du IOL Campus, sur Retreat Avenue à Hartford, Connecticut. Le 5K principal part le matin, juste après les inscriptions et une Fun Run gratuite en une seule boucle pour les enfants de 10 ans et moins. Ce 5K, c'est une initiative communautaire en lien avec le soutien en santé comportementale, et c'est ouvert aux jeunes comme aux adultes qui courent. Fast Track Timing s'occupera du chronométrage professionnel de l'événement. La course permet de récolter des fonds pour les patients du Purple Light Project. Chaque dollar récolté grâce au 5K sert directement à des besoins concrets, comme des bons alimentaires, le transport, des vêtements d'hiver, des produits d'hygiène et des articles de confort pour les personnes en traitement. Des prix seront remis aux coureurs hommes, femmes et non-binaires dans différentes catégories d'âge. Les participants recevront aussi un t-shirt de la course et une gourde réutilisable.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon Weekend begins outside Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri, and concludes at Wonders of Wildlife. Participants can choose from four race options: a Boston-qualifying marathon, the Maynard Cohick Half Marathon, the stroller-friendly CMC Recycling 5K, or a five-leg relay (10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K). The marathon, a 26.2-mile course with flat sections and Ozarks-style rolling hills, is suitable for both new marathoners and those aiming for a personal best. The race courses traverse Springfield neighborhoods, paved trails, a segment of historic Route 66, Missouri State University, downtown streets, and local parks. The half marathon follows the marathon course for its initial 10 miles before heading through downtown, parks, past Mother's Brewery, and onto a portion of the Ozark Greenways Trail. The 5K route winds behind Bass Pro Shops and through adjacent neighborhoods, finishing at Wonders of Wildlife. Runners and walkers from local to international levels participate, with all finishers receiving race shirts, medals, swag, and recovery provisions.

The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is a 5K run/walk at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut, preceded by a free kids Fun Run. The 5K covers 3.1 miles and honors Bobby Lynes, a lifelong Meriden resident. The race is closely associated with Hubbard Park; donations and proceeds benefit the Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund, which aids park preservation and beautification. Registration is exclusively online, with fees dependent on the signup period. Early 5K registrants will receive a race T-shirt.