Connecticut · 10K · 5K Run/Walk · Kids Fun Run
Minute Man Race
Minute Man Race is a 10K, 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run event held in Westport, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 25, 2027
- Location
- Westport, CT
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Location
- Westport, Connecticut
- Distances
- 10K, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, coastal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wywl.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:40 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 93% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Minute Man Race
Presented by the Women's League of Westport, this USATF-certified 10K and 5K run/walk loops around scenic Compo Beach with proceeds benefiting Fairfield County charities.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running Fairfield County classic, 47+ years
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Minute Man Race: common questions
- When is the Minute Man Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
- Where is the Minute Man Race held?
- In Westport, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Minute Man Race offer?
- 10K, 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the Minute Man Race?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Minute Man Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Minute Man Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $54 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Minute Man Race start?
- 8:40 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Minute Man Race?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Minute Man Race?
- about 43°F at the start, 93% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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