myTEAM TRIUMPH Vicki Soto 5K

The Vicki Soto 5K is a November 5-kilometer run and walk in Connecticut. It is now based in Bridgeport, with the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater as its race location. The event honors Victoria Soto, a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School who died while protecting her students. Proceeds benefit the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund. The race started as a local tribute in Stratford, with routes passing through the Lordship section of Vicki’s hometown. It has also taken place in Bridgeport. Participants include runners, walkers, educators, families, students, and supporters of all ages, with thousands attending. Funds raised support high school seniors studying education and literacy programs, keeping the day connected to teaching and classrooms.