Corridas de 5K perto de Wallingford

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase begins at Ivoryton Library in Ivoryton, Connecticut. It includes a 5K road-and-trail race and a Kiddie Pumpkin Fun Run for children age 7 and under. The event takes place during peak foliage season in southern New England, and registration includes a T-shirt. The race supports the Ivoryton Library and its programs, with assistance from the Essex Land Trust. The 5K route starts with approximately half a mile on North Main Street, then proceeds onto Falls River Drive before entering Falls River Preserve near the one-mile point. Within the preserve, participants navigate a 1.1-mile loop alongside the Falls River. The trail consists of about half a mile of double track followed by hilly, rocky single track. This combination of village road, preserve trail, and a family race distinguishes it as a local fall event.

The Great Pumpkin Classic is a Saturday morning race in Morton offering a 10K and a 2-mile fun run/walk. The 2-mile begins at 7:15am, followed by the 10K at 7:30am to prevent congestion at the split and finish line. The shorter event is untimed and accommodates strollers and wheelchairs; roller blades and dogs are prohibited in both races. The course is flat, passing through town towards Morton's outskirts, and returns 10K participants to a Jefferson Street finish within the Pumpkin Festival. Nestle Libby's sponsors the event. The post-race gathering features beverages, snacks, music, a relaxation area for participants and families, and pumpkin donuts prior to the awards ceremony around 9:00am.

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 Brookfield Halloween 5K begins and ends at the Brookfield Municipal Center on Pocono Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. This October running event includes a USATF-certified, chip-timed 5K and a short Kids Fun Run, suitable for runners aiming for a measured time and families seeking a Halloween activity. The 5K course, certified as CT06013JHP, accommodates walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs, contributing to a diverse field. The Kids Fun Run is a 0.23-mile loop within the park. Costumes are encouraged, with awards for the best dressed. All participants get short-sleeve T-shirts, and age-group awards are presented for runners from 8-and-under to 70-plus.

The 18th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer Center marks 18 years of hope, healing, and courage.