# 5K Races in Connecticut (2026)

> 174 upcoming 5K races across Connecticut.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/5k

## Races

- **[The Perogie Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11610-the-perogie-dash)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danbury, CT · 5K / 1000 m
- **[2026 Natchaug 5K Color Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143463-2026-natchaug-5k-color-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mansfield Center, CT · 5K
- **[Follow Natural Fitness Women's Health 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205005-follow-natural-fitness-womens-health-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeport, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Woofbridge 5k Run/2 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208226-woofbridge-5k-run-2-mile-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodbridge, CT · 5K
- **[Run for Wishes 5K Benefitting MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166710-run-for-wishes-5k-benefitting-make-a-wish-connecticut)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stratford, CT · 5K
- **[Run the Vineyards - Priam Vineyards 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198861-run-the-vineyards-priam-vineyards-5k)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Colchester, CT · 5K
- **[Jill's Race for MS](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151268-jills-race-for-ms)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beacon Falls, CT · 5K
- **[MAD 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182603-mad-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New London, CT · 5K
- **[Run for Unity](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210941-run-for-unity)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New London, CT · 3.0 mi
- **[Battle of Stonington 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-139011-battle-of-stonington-5k)** — Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stonington, CT · 5K / 402 m
- **[Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70138-amber-room-run-from-the-sun-5k)** — Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danbury, CT · 5K
- **[PATH TO THE PARADE 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136035-path-to-the-parade-5k)** — Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hamden, CT · 5K / 3.5 mi
- **[17th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111853-17th-annual-saybrook-point-5k-road-race)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Old Saybrook, CT · 5K
- **[Shore 2 The Pour Beach Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113165-shore-2-the-pour-beach-run-2026)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stratford, CT · 3.0 mi
- **[2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107992-2026-unite-to-fight-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stamford, CT · 5K / 100 m
- **[Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151101-old-wethersfield-5k-10k)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wethersfield, CT · 10K / 5K
- **[Sgt Scoulars Overdose Awareness and Recovery 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151083-sgt-scoulars-overdose-awareness-and-recovery-5k-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Milford, CT · 5K
- **[Lobster Loop 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113628-lobster-loop-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Canton, CT · 5K
- **[Newtown Community Running Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200563-newtown-community-running-event)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newtown, CT · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Be Happy Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76798-be-happy-road-race)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ellington, CT · 966 m / 5K / 10K / 22.5 mi
- **[Run for The Hills](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142464-run-for-the-hills)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Niantic, CT · 5K
- **[Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149617-quassapaug-sailing-center-open-water-swim)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlebury, CT · 3.0 mi / 1.5 mi / 805 m / 5.0 mi / 4.5 mi / 3.5 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166731-50th-annual-sao-paio-5k-road-race-walk-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Naugatuck, CT · 5K
- **[Black Hog Brewing Co. 5K Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207485-black-hog-brewing-co-5k-road-race)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oxford, CT · 5K
- **[Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program (Fall Session) - presented by Hartford Healthcare](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78865-get-ready-to-run-5k-training-program-fall-session-presented-)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Glastonbury, CT · 5K
- **[3rd Annual LSC Soccer Stride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159506-3rd-annual-lsc-soccer-stride)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ledyard, CT · 5K / 4.0 mi
- **[Haddam Neck Fair 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180185-haddam-neck-fair-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Haddam, CT · 5K
- **[Faxon Law New Haven Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-69165-faxon-law-new-haven-road-race)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Haven, CT · Marathon / 12.4 mi / 5K / 805 m
- **[SUFFIELD PARKS & RECREATION ROAD RACE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125437-suffield-parks-recreation-road-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Suffield, CT · 10K / 5K / 1.6 mi / 400 m
- **[Kailey Jaie Prenoveau Scholarship 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126508-kailey-jaie-prenoveau-scholarship-5k-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harwinton, CT · 5K
- **[Groton City Brew Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141190-groton-city-brew-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Groton, CT · 5K / 1500 m
- **[Riva Runs The Boardwalk 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208279-riva-runs-the-boardwalk-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Haven, CT · 5K
- **[Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211423-greenleaf-5k-river-run-for-the-fund)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New London, CT · 5K
- **[Run 4 Hunger and Health](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70270-run-4-hunger-and-health)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newtown, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116883-montville-race-day-5k-10k-and-color-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oakdale, CT · 5K / 10K
- **[PTSMC Stride to Provide 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204390-ptsmc-stride-to-provide-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wallingford, CT · 5K
- **[Sounds by the Seaport 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212151-sounds-by-the-seaport-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Waterford, CT · 5K
- **[EDRRC - High Watch Recovery Center's Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63036-edrrc-high-watch-recovery-centers-sprint-for-sobriety-5k-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kent, CT · 5K
- **[14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk – In Person AND Virtual – benefiting INTEMPO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-8595-14th-annual-miles-for-a-mission-5k-run-walk-in-person-and-vi)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stamford, CT · 5K
- **[Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184916-cheshire-community-ymca-harvest-trail-race-and-y-cup-relay)** — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cheshire, CT · 5K / 400 m
- **[Bound for the Sound](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165457-bound-for-the-sound)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Old Lyme, CT · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[2nd Annual PCS Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185571-2nd-annual-pcs-harvest-hustle-5k-kids-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pomfret Center, CT · 805 m / 5K
- **[4 Town 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37363-4-town-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Somers, CT · 5K
- **[OUTRUN ADDICTION 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56064-outrun-addiction-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Enfield, CT · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Arc Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63969-arc-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Meriden, CT · 10K / 5K
- **[Bozrah Fire Department 5k Road Race and Kids' fun run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65265-bozrah-fire-department-5k-road-race-and-kids-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bozrah, CT · 5K
- **[2026 Run To The River 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65480-2026-run-to-the-river-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Deep River, CT · 5K
- **[Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132991-murray-lender-5k-bagel-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodbridge, CT · 800 m / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[17th Annual Farmington River Run 5K Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134992-17th-annual-farmington-river-run-5k-trail-race)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, CT · 5K
- **[Come Out & Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161134-come-out-run-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilton, CT · 5K
- **[14th Annual NOW ~Lap The Lake~ 5k Walk & Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162868-14th-annual-now-lap-the-lake-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dayville, CT · 5K
- **[HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190055-half-way-to-st-pats-day-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stratford, CT · 5K
- **[Circle of Care's Annual Walk/Run for Kids With Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-72129-circle-of-cares-annual-walk-run-for-kids-with-cancer)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Westport, CT · 5K
- **[No Sto Defeats MSA 5K Trail Race and Fitness Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119126-no-sto-defeats-msa-5k-trail-race-and-fitness-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Stonington, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The River Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129056-the-river-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Simsbury, CT · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Woodbridge 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132702-woodbridge-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodbridge, CT · 5K
- **[Chamber Challenge 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182075-chamber-challenge-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Meriden, CT · 5K
- **[2026 Pies & Pub TaTa Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186801-2026-pies-pub-tata-trot-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlebury, CT · 5K
- **[Hayfield Hustle and Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm Education Center](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196277-hayfield-hustle-and-oktoberfest-at-new-pond-farm-education-c)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Redding, CT · 5.0 mi / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Roxbury Road Race Series #28](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201298-roxbury-road-race-series-28)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Roxbury, CT · 3.2 mi
- **[Cromwell Riverport 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205048-cromwell-riverport-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cromwell, CT · 5K
- **[Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, CT/ Michelle's House Walk. Run. Bike.](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64149-sickle-cell-disease-association-of-america-ct-michelles-hous)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Haven, CT · 5K / 1 mile / 15.0 mi
- **[Come on Over 5K and 2.1 Mile Fitness Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79971-come-on-over-5k-and-2-1-mile-fitness-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Portland, CT · 5K / 2.1 mi
- **[Run/Walk To Save a Life 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151381-run-walk-to-save-a-life-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hamden, CT · 5K
- **[4th Annual Beach to Beach 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151510-4th-annual-beach-to-beach-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morris, CT · 5K
- **[Bosco Fowler Memorial 5K Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166393-bosco-fowler-memorial-5k-road-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stafford Springs, CT · 5K
- **[Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187443-moosup-valley-5k-8k-and-10k-all-trail-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sterling, CT · 5K / 10K / 5.0 mi
- **[Together We Run for Education Charity Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189559-together-we-run-for-education-charity-road-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Hartford, CT · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[Central CT Open Water Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191759-central-ct-open-water-swim)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marlborough, CT · 5K
- **[The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-321-the-39th-bigelow-tea-community-challenge)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Southport, CT · 5K / 1.9 mi / 1 mile
- **[Lisbon Fall Festival Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60687-lisbon-fall-festival-road-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lisbon, CT · 5K
- **[Pounding the Pavement for Pink Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10399-pounding-the-pavement-for-pink-races)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Seymour, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Nonnewaug Cross Country Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151430-nonnewaug-cross-country-invitational)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Woodbury, CT · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128588-5th-annual-purple-light-project-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hartford, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Race Brook's Rockin' Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209597-race-brooks-rockin-road-race)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Orange, CT · 5K
- **[Running for Water for Africa 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-3654-running-for-water-for-africa-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Milford, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cider Mill Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-41023-cider-mill-road-race)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tolland, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-123423-garavel-sono-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norwalk, CT · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race Series/Haystack Mountain Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144932-norfolk-land-trust-trail-race-series-haystack-mountain-chall)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norfolk, CT · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Apple Harvest Road Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177140-apple-harvest-road-races)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Southington, CT · 5.0 mi / 5K / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Strides for Strength!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184408-strides-for-strength)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeport, CT · 5K
- **[Big Sky 5K and Kids 1 mile Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187105-big-sky-5k-and-kids-1-mile-dash)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59488-fishbein-ymca-community-road-race)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wallingford, CT · 5K / 1000 m / 1 mile
- **[Westover Cross Country Meet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193459-westover-cross-country-meet)** — Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlebury, CT · 5K
- **[RACE FOR CATHERINE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108609-race-for-catherine)** — Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newtown, CT · 5K
- **[Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Charity 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151105-eversource-hartford-marathon-half-marathon-relay-charity-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hartford, CT · Marathon / 5K
- **[Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179715-gemstone-sparkle-sprint-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilton, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hartland Harvest Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-51446-hartland-harvest-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Hartland, CT · 5K
- **[Walk/Run for Abilis](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187170-walk-run-for-abilis)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Old Greenwich, CT · 5K
- **[NVL Cross Country Championship](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185823-nvl-cross-country-championship)** — Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Watertown, CT · 5K
- **[The Little Guild 13th Annual Run & Wag 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114594-the-little-guild-13th-annual-run-wag-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cornwall, CT · 5K
- **[Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131904-tom-centinaro-memorial-dam-race)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wolcott, CT · 3.5 mi
- **[Cider Run/Walk 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135172-cider-run-walk-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Warren, CT · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bridgeport, CT](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163839-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-bridgeport-ct)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeport, CT · 5K
- **[Westover Girls Cross Country Meet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193588-westover-girls-cross-country-meet)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlebury, CT · 5K
- **[Harvest Hope 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199644-harvest-hope-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bolton, CT · 5K
- **[4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207324-4th-annual-oah-strides-race-and-family-fun-day)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Simsbury, CT · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[IDS Fearless 5K Run and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211548-ids-fearless-5k-run-and-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlefield, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64222-ivoryton-pumpkin-chase)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ivoryton, CT · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Robert Tedford Memorial 5K Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-81639-robert-tedford-memorial-5k-road-race)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ellington, CT · 5K
- **[The Salisbury Beast 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118512-the-salisbury-beast-5k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Salisbury, CT · 5K
- **[The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-12027-the-36th-edition-of-the-great-pumpkin-classic)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · TRUMBULL, CT · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125296-bristol-mum-a-thon-road-race-2026)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bristol, CT · 1 mile / 5K / 5.0 mi / 8.0 mi
- **[2026 Run for The Cove 5K & Memorial Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166853-2026-run-for-the-cove-5k-memorial-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Madison, CT · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[34th Annual Halloween 5K and Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169270-34th-annual-halloween-5k-and-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Brookfield, CT · 5K / 370 m
- **[Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211837-goodwill-halloween-hustle-5k-and-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Glastonbury, CT · 5K
- **[The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48143-the-ridgefield-road-fest-50th-anniversary-1-2-marathon-7-mil)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ridgefield, CT · Marathon / 7.0 mi / 5K
- **[Addy’s Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61795-addy-s-run-5k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Waterford, CT · 5K
- **[Chasing the Legend; Easton's Lady in White 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133596-chasing-the-legend-eastons-lady-in-white-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Easton, CT · 5K
- **[Andover Norton Commission Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207949-andover-norton-commission-trick-or-trot-5k-run-walk-and-kids)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Andover, CT · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Runs & Family Stroll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10191-reservoir-run-half-marathon-5k-kids-fun-runs-family-stroll)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · WESTON, CT · Marathon / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142043-run-the-runway-5k-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Meriden, CT · 5K
- **[Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145263-abner-oakes-iii-veterans-run-5k-10k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hamden, CT · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Donny's Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151130-donnys-dash)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Simsbury, CT · 5K
- **[Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173001-connecticut-law-enforcement-officers-memorial-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middletown, CT · 5K
- **[Masquerade 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185014-masquerade-5k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marlborough, CT · 5K
- **[5K for Ballet!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185118-5k-for-ballet)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East Hampton, CT · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Family Fun Halloween 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190960-family-fun-halloween-5k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilton, CT · 5K
- **[HKYFS Pumpkin Run 5K, 2M & Kids Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90068-hkyfs-pumpkin-run-5k-2m-kids-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Higganum, CT · 5K / 2.0 mi / 402 m / 805 m
- **[HVAL Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171681-hval-invitational)** — Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Litchfield, CT · 5K
- **[15th Annual Milford 5K Trick or Trot Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116271-15th-annual-milford-5k-trick-or-trot-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Milford, CT · 5K
- **[St. Michael School 5K Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121445-st-michael-school-5k-turkey-trot)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pawcatuck, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lyman Orchards Pie Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182015-lyman-orchards-pie-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middlefield, CT · 5K / 5.0 mi
- **[CFA 5K & Children's Fun Run for Mental Health](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187124-cfa-5k-childrens-fun-run-for-mental-health)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Groton, CT · 5K
- **[Hamden Hall CISAC League Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194054-hamden-hall-cisac-league-race)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hamden, CT · 5K
- **[Collinsville Trick or Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49566-collinsville-trick-or-trot)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Collinsville, CT · 5K
- **[HVAL Championship](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172764-hval-championship)** — Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Litchfield, CT · 5K
- **[CT Veterans Day Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-103701-ct-veterans-day-race)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Coventry, CT · 4.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152932-robert-j-lynes-memorial-road-race)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Meriden, CT · 5K
- **[Plainfield Salute the Troops 5k, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153353-plainfield-salute-the-troops-5k-fun-run-soldier-stroll)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Central Village, CT · 5K / 1.3 mi
- **[Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167447-folds-of-honor-bethel-veterans-day-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bethel, CT · 5K
- **[Run for the Riverfront 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48884-run-for-the-riverfront-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hartford, CT · 5K
- **[East Windsor Veterans Day 5K Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-72813-east-windsor-veterans-day-5k-road-race)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Broad Brook, CT · 5K
- **[2026 Colony Grill 'Hot Oil' 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-1033-2026-colony-grill-hot-oil-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fairfield, CT · 5K
- **[Stonington Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146903-stonington-vineyards-wine-run-turkey-trot-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Stonington, CT · 5K
- **[Husky Run & Ruck 10K, 5K and Fitness Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151132-husky-run-ruck-10k-5k-and-fitness-walk)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Storrs, CT · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Centerville Bank Thompson Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177825-centerville-bank-thompson-turkey-trot)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Thompson, CT · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[A Good Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191072-a-good-run-5k)** — Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Haven, CT · 5K
- **[Electric Boat Athletic Club (EBAC) Fall Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137839-electric-boat-athletic-club-ebac-fall-challenge)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New London, CT · 4.7 mi / 5K
- **[Hot COCO 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-81710-hot-coco-5k)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cheshire, CT · 5K / 805 m / 1 mile
- **[Waterford High School 14th Annual 5K Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134464-waterford-high-school-14th-annual-5k-turkey-trot)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Waterford, CT · 5K
- **[Annual Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136500-annual-kiwanis-turkey-trot-road-race)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wallingford, CT · 5.0 mi / 3.5 mi
- **[Run Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145266-run-turkey-run-thanksgiving-day-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hamden, CT · 5K
- **[Falcon 5K Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189330-falcon-5k-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Avon, CT · 5K
- **[Soul n Body Thanksgiving Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191976-soul-n-body-thanksgiving-trail-run)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wolcott, CT · 3.5 mi
- **[Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208613-roxbury-thanksgiving-day-charity-race)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Roxbury, CT · 5K
- **[Stratford Turkey Day Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-383-stratford-turkey-day-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Stratford, CT · 5K
- **[The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50934-the-joyce-allen-great-turkey-escape)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Redding, CT · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Bethel Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65231-bethel-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bethel, CT · 5K
- **[Newtown Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-69572-newtown-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newtown, CT · 5K / 1.6 mi

_Showing the 150 soonest of 174 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Stratford, CT (6)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/stratford/5k.md)
- [Hamden, CT (5)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/hamden/5k.md)
- [New Haven, CT (5)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/new-haven/5k.md)
- [Meriden, CT (4)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/meriden/5k.md)
- [Middlebury, CT (4)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/middlebury/5k.md)
- [New London, CT (4)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/new-london/5k.md)
- [Newtown, CT (4)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/newtown/5k.md)
- [Wilton, CT (4)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/wilton/5k.md)
- [Bridgeport, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/bridgeport/5k.md)
- [Cheshire, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/cheshire/5k.md)
- [Hartford, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/hartford/5k.md)
- [Marlborough, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/marlborough/5k.md)
- [Simsbury, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/simsbury/5k.md)
- [Wallingford, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/wallingford/5k.md)
- [Waterford, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/waterford/5k.md)
- [Woodbridge, CT (3)](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/woodbridge/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/5k](https://runthis.run/races/connecticut/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).