Courses de 5K près de Willington

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 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.

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 Salute the Troops race day is a Wisconsin fundraiser featuring several distances: a 10K, the Dobogai Memorial 5K, a kids' race, a fun run, and a Soldier Stroll. The 10K begins at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac with a three-hour time limit, suitable for steady racers and those seeking a manageable community race supporting a veterans' cause. The event raises funds for military veterans. Awards are presented to the overall male and female finishers, age-group winners (0-14 to 70+), and the top male and female veteran finishers. Plaques are given to the two overall winners. This marks the 15th annual edition, with organizers relying on sponsors, volunteers, and returning participants to sustain the event.

The CT Veterans Day Race is a Connecticut event held around Veterans Day, featuring a 4-mile run and 3-mile walk and 3-mile ruck options. The purpose is straightforward: participants attend to express gratitude to veterans, with all race proceeds directed to Veteran Service Organizations in Connecticut. The ruck provides the event's most unique feature. Rather than carrying a predetermined weight, ruck participants place non-perishable food items in a backpack for the 3 miles, then contribute it at the finish to the veterans food pantry at Veterans Base Camp. The race has been held for at least ten years, and its fundraising has aided several Connecticut veteran organizations annually.

The Husky Run & Ruck takes place during Veterans Day weekend in Storrs, Connecticut. It features a 10K run, a 5K run, and an untimed 1-mile fitness walk. The event is centered at UConn, with ceremonies before and after the races held outside the Student Recreation Center. All three main events begin on Hillside Road in the morning. The 5K has a distinct start area, separate from the 10K and walk. The 10K route follows the Bonemill loop through the rural Mansfield-Storrs area. All courses include a pass by the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on the Great Lawn. Proceeds benefit scholarships for military and veteran students, as well as the Kyle Milliken Fund. This fund honors Navy SEAL Kyle Jeffrey Milliken, a former UConn Track & Field walk-on who died in service. A Blackhawk helicopter landing on the Great Lawn adds a military presence, complementing the standard start line ceremony. A Kids Run concludes under the Hillside Road arch following the primary races.

The Monson Memorial Classic offers a hilly half marathon and a 5K in Monson, Massachusetts. Both races conclude at Memorial Hall on Main Street, located in the town’s historic district. Held annually in late October on a USATF-certified road course, the half marathon begins at noon, with the 5K starting 15 minutes later. This is a smaller event, typically attracting 100 to 500 participants, giving it the feel of a local New England race day rather than a large urban event. The race was established to honor sisters Kathy Waldron Perry and Kelly Waldron, who passed away from cancer within months of each other. Proceeds benefit cancer-related charities, presently Griffin’s Friends, which supports children undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer. The half marathon route follows rolling rural roads and town streets. Participants face sustained climbs for approximately the first 10 miles, followed by a long downhill stretch in the final 5K. Regular participants often mention the "nasty vert" and the rewarding descent near the finish. The course is also recognized as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Late October weather in Monson can be cool, with average high temperatures around 55°F and lows near 35°F. Participants can expect about seven aid stations, course volunteers, finisher medals, long-sleeve tech shirts, and cash prizes for the top five finishers. The post-race atmosphere is notably intimate, featuring bagpipes, live music, massage services, and homemade food served by volunteers.

Le Norwich Winterfest 5K, c'est à Kelly Middle School à Norwich, Connecticut. Le départ est à 10:00 AM et l'arrivée au 25 Mahan Drive. Ce 5K des fêtes d'hiver est ouvert aux coureurs et aux marcheurs, avec une option virtuelle si tu veux soutenir la cause à distance pendant le week-end de la course. L'événement soutient Reliance Health, Inc., un centre de santé mentale communautaire à but non lucratif qui dessert Eastern Connecticut. Le parcours serpente à travers Mohegan Park et le long du Spaulding Lake Path, offrant un cadre parc et lac plutôt qu'une simple boucle sur route. Les familles peuvent amener les plus jeunes pour une Fit Kids Fun Run gratuite, avec des options quarter-mile et half-mile pour les 2 à 11 ans. Tous les finishers du 5K recevront un t-shirt technique à manches longues et une médaille. La course est liée aux défis des fêtes de la Hartford Marathon Foundation : Sleigh the Ks, CLA Blue Back Mitten Run pour un bonnet, et 12Ks of Christmas pour un sweat, avec un ornement en option. Tu peux aussi apporter des produits d'entretien ménager ou des articles d'hygiène personnelle pour The Care Cabinet chez Reliance Health.

La CLA Blue Back Mitten Run, c'est une course de 5K sur route en décembre, qui se passe à Blue Back Square, West Hartford, Connecticut. C'est une course de fin d'année, pensée pour les coureurs et marcheurs de tout âge et niveau, avec un parcours de 3.1-mile qui part et arrive sur la place. Pour rester dans le thème des fêtes, ceux qui finissent le 5K reçoivent un bonnet aux couleurs de Noël, et il y a des cookies à l'arrivée. Le parcours te fait passer par les quartiers décorés de West Hartford, devant des vitrines de magasins bien festives, avant de revenir à Blue Back Square. Les familles peuvent aussi inscrire leurs enfants à la HMF FitKids run, qui propose des courses de half-mile et 1-mile pour les 2 à 11 ans. Cette course fait partie du challenge de fin d'année Sleigh the Ks, avec la Norwich Winterfest 5K et les 12Ks of Christmas. Si tu finis toute la série, tu as droit à du matos de saison en plus. L'événement collecte aussi des bonnets, gants et moufles neufs pour les habitants du coin qui en ont besoin, et aide le Town That Cares Fund avec des dons en argent.