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Running Races in Connecticut
Connecticut currently has 122 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Roxbury, Stratford, Hamden and Litchfield have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 80 5Ks, 14 10Ks, 12 half marathons and 1 marathon. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (41), October (18) and May (11) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 161 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 122
- Active listings
- 283
- Cities with races
- 141
Browse Connecticut races by distance
Upcoming races in Connecticut
The next 60 of 122 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Vicki Soto 5KBridgeport, CTKids Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)Spectator WristbandVicki Soto 5KVirtual 5K
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Greenwich Alliance for Education Turkey Trot 5KGreenwich, CT5K1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMini Trot ~1,800 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Connecticut
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Pounding the Pavement for Pink RacesSeymour, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~74,160 runners
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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin ClassicTrumbull, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~30,000 runners
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Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Charity 5KHartford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Hartford MarathonHartford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~10,000 runners
When races happen in Connecticut
- January
- 7 upcoming races
- February
- 4 upcoming races
- March
- 4 upcoming races
- April
- 9 upcoming races
- May
- 11 upcoming races
- June
- 8 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 18 upcoming races
- November
- 41 upcoming races
- December
- 10 upcoming races
Connecticut cities with the most races
- Roxbury
- 7 upcoming races
- Stratford
- 7 upcoming races
- Hamden
- 5 upcoming races
- Litchfield
- 5 upcoming races
- Mystic
- 5 upcoming races
- Fairfield
- 3 upcoming races
- New Haven
- 3 upcoming races
- Brookfield
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Connecticut cities
Browse Connecticut races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Pounding the Pavement for Pink RacesSeymour, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~74,160 runners
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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin ClassicTrumbull, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~30,000 runners
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Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Charity 5KHartford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Hartford MarathonHartford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~10,000 runners
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Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Runs & Family StrollWeston, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K1K ~8,517 runners
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Salmon River 5.5 Mile RunColchester, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5.5 Miles ~2,925 runners
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Tackle the Trail (TM)Northeast, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~2,370 runners
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Hogsback Half MarathonColebrook, CT Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~1,435 runners
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HSS Greenwich Half MarathonOld Greenwich, CT Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~1,080 runners
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Ivoryton Pumpkin ChaseIvoryton, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,000 runners
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No Sto Defeats MSA 5K Trail Race and Fitness WalkNorth Stonington, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~750 runners
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Black Hog Brewing Co. 5K Road RaceOxford, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~500 runners
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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5KRidgefield, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K7 Miles ~500 runners
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Riva Runs The Boardwalk 5kWest Haven, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K100 Yards ~250 runners
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Run for Wishes 5K Benefitting MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUTStratford, CT Usually held in August · next date not announced5K200 Yards ~250 runners
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Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k & Holiday StrollStratford, CT Usually held in July · next date not announced5K300 Yards ~250 runners
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Cider Mill Road RaceTolland, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile100 Yards ~213 runners
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Come on Over 5K and 2.1 Mile Fitness WalkPortland, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~199 runners
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NipMuck Trail MarathonAshford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonMarathon Relay ~180 runners
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bridgeport, CTBridgeport, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~100 runners
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Forbidden Forest 30 Hour UltraStratford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedUltra ~50 runners
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Macedonia Trail RaceKent, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced50K25K12K ~22 runners
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5K Walk/Run for Cancer CenterDerby, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Walk/Run
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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10KHamden, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Apple Harvest Road RacesSouthington, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced5 Miles5K1 Mile
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Bosco Fowler Memorial 5K Road RaceStafford Springs, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K444 Yards
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Boys & Girls Club of Milford Ice Cream Run (5K)Milford, CT Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Bozrah Fire Department 5k Road Race and Kids' fun runBozrah, CT Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Branford's Cider Donut 5KBranford, CT Usually held in October · next date not announcedADULT 5KMUNCHKIN' RUNYOUTH 5K
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Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road RaceBristol, CT Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K8K8 Miles
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Connecticut: common questions
- How many races are there in Connecticut?
- RaceRove currently lists 122 upcoming races in Connecticut with a confirmed date, plus 161 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Connecticut cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Roxbury (7), Stratford (7), Hamden (5), Litchfield (5) and Mystic (5).
- When is race season in Connecticut?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (41), October (18) and May (11).
- What is the biggest race in Connecticut?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Connecticut is the Pounding the Pavement for Pink Races, with about 74,160 runners across all of its distances.
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