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Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT
UPDATES FOR RUNNERS
Early Bib Pickup: Skip the line on Sunday and pickup your race bib at Woodbridge Running Company this Thursday - Saturday, 2-5pm
FREE Beverage* at Cafe J: Run with us in the past? Wear a previous year's Bagel Run t-shirt and get a coupon for one (1) free coffee/tea/iced at Cafe J
We, at the JCC of Greater New Haven, are excited to announce the 15th Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run, will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The JCC is offering babysitting services during all races. 5K USA Track & Field Certified 5K course winding through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of Woodbridge.
Starting line: 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge - JCC Campus near JCC Day Camps' entrance.
Want to take part in the day's festivities, but don't want to commit to a 5K? Try our two-mile Family Fitness Walk or come early for the Kids Costume Race. Groups are encouraged to participate in all three events. Free race event t-shirts are provided to all pre-registered participants of both the 5K and Family Fit Walk who register before September 1, 2026. Save 20% off of race day registration fees by registering before August 24, 2026.
Race Schedule 7:30 AM: Registration Opens 8:45 AM: FREE Kids Costume Race 9:30 AM: 5K Race on USATF Certified Course 9:30 AM: 2 Mile Family Fitness Walk/Run 10:30 AM: Bagel Breakfast and awards
Our Post-Race Block Party will feature:
Sidewalk sale by Woodbridge Running Company Prizes for top three men and women overall and in each age group Bagel medals for all participants Bagels and cream cheese from Katz's Deli Delicious kosher and non-kosher goodies Costumes encouraged Dogs allowed!
Enjoy FREE on-site pre-and post-run massages and trainer-assisted stretching!
FREE on-site babysitting will also be available from 9-11 AM for children ages 2-8.
Early Bib Pick-Up Beat the crowd! Pick up your race bib at Woodbridge Running Company. (Times TBD)
Location: Woodbridge Running Company Times: 2-5pm, Thursday 9/17-Saturday 9/19 Who: All registered Bagel Run participants
Can’t make it? Race-day check-in will still be available.
800 m
5K
2.0 mi