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Norwich Winterfest 5K
Norwich Winterfest 5K is a 5K Run/Walk and Virtual 5K event held in Norwich, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Norwich, CT
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Norwich, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 35°F at the start, 73% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Norwich Winterfest 5K
A festive holiday 5K starting at Kelly Middle School that supports Reliance Health, a nonprofit community mental health center serving Eastern Connecticut.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
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Norwich Winterfest 5K: common questions
- When is the Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Norwich Winterfest 5K held?
- In Norwich, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Norwich Winterfest 5K offer?
- 5K Run/Walk and Virtual 5K.
- How many people run the Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- About 200 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 Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Norwich Winterfest 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Norwich Winterfest 5K?
- about 35°F at the start, 73% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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