5K River Run for the Fund 2026

The 5K River Run for the Fund begins and ends at Ocean Beach in New London, Connecticut. Runners will gather in the Ocean Beach parking lot for a 9:00 a.m. start. Registration is located near the Ocean Beach Boardwalk, behind the main building. Free parking is available, and restrooms are upstairs from the registration area. The event welcomes both runners and walkers. The course is a certified 5K on paved roads with limited traffic, running along the wall above Long Island Sound and New London Harbor. It is professionally measured and flat, suitable for participants aiming for a personal best or those enjoying a leisurely walk. Pre-registered runners receive T-shirts. The finish area offers refreshments including cheese, crackers, fruit, and vegetable platters, followed by the race’s well-known post-race raffle.