Connecticut Running Races
176 upcoming races across Connecticut in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Connecticut in the Race Finder.
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Racing in Connecticut: what the calendar looks like
There are 176 races on the Connecticut calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 3 per week. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races (26); February 2027 has the fewest (3). The busiest places to race are Stratford (8), Hamden (8), Fairfield (6).
Of those, 108 offer a 5K, 27 offer a 1 Mile and 15 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is Roxbury Fall Classic on November 14 in Roxbury. The next half marathon is Hillacious Half Marathon on November 14.
By race count Connecticut ranks 30th of 51 states and DC.
Races by month
- Nov 202653 races
- Dec 202626 races
- Jan 202710 races
- Feb 20273 races
- Mar 202712 races
- Apr 202715 races
- May 202719 races
- Jun 202712 races
- Jul 20274 races
- Aug 20273 races
- Sep 20275 races
- Oct 202714 races
Marathons in Connecticut
Connecticut has 3 marathons coming up in the next 12 months. First up is Roxbury Fall Classic on November 14, 2026 in Roxbury; after that come Tarrywile Half Marathon (Sun 11/15, 2026), Tackle the Trail (TM) (Sat 10/16, 2027).
November 2026
- Fri 11/13A Good Run 5KNew Haven, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/142026 Hartford HealthCare Community 5KHartford, CT · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Electric Boat Athletic Club (EBAC) Fall ChallengeNew London, CT · 4.8 Miles · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Hillacious Half MarathonLitchfield, CT · Half Marathon · 6.5 Miles · 4 Miles · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Hot COCO 5KCheshire, CT · 5K · 0.5 Miles · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Jennings Jaguar 5k and Fun Run Supporting Kevin's AfterglowFairfield, CT · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Roxbury Fall ClassicRoxbury, CT · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K · from $50 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15EDRRC - 8th Annual Schaghticoke 8.5 MilerKent, CT · 8.5 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Glastonbury River Runners Race To Fill the Pantry - Presented by Fleet FeetGlastonbury, CT · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15PBA 5K, 8K and 10K Race & 2 Town Walk/RunSterling, CT · 5K · 8K · 10K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Sliney Fun RunBranford, CT · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Tarrywile Half MarathonDanbury, CT · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Fall Fling 400Southington, CT · 4 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Gingerbread Dash 5KCanterbury, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Roxbury Road Race Series #35Roxbury, CT · 4.2 Miles · Road · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Run for MaxDanbury, CT · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Storybook Half MarathonStratford, CT · Half Marathon · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Turkey Can CanSterling, CT · 2 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Waterford High School 14th Annual 5K Turkey TrotWaterford, CT · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Annual Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road RaceWallingford, CT · 5 Miles · 3.5 Miles · Road · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Fischang-Cicchetti Memorial Road RaceWaterbury, CT · 5 Miles · 5K · Road · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country ChallengeWest Hartford, CT · 8K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22New Canaan Turkey TrotNew Canaan, CT · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Run for the Turkeys 5K Road RaceNew Fairfield, CT · 5K · Road · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Stride for the Knights 5KSouthington, CT · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/2615th Annual O'BRiley 5K Turkey Trot AT 9AMCollinsville, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Shoreline Turkey Trot 5KWest Haven, CT · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Southbury Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun RunSouthbury, CT · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Web Hill Turkey Trot - 5KWest Hartford, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Bethel Turkey TrotBethel, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield 45th Annual Turkey TrotRidgefield, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Branford Thanksgiving 5KBranford, CT · 5K · 0.5 Miles · 2 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road RaceShelton, CT · 5K · Road · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Falcon 5K Turkey TrotAvon, CT · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey TrotMadison, CT · 5 Miles · 2 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Los runners and friends turkey troutNorwalk, CT · 3.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Newtown Turkey TrotNewtown, CT · 5K · 2.5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day RaceSouthport, CT · 5 Miles · 2.6 Miles · from $34 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Powerhouse Thanksgiving Road RaceBerlin, CT · 5K · Road · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Rowayton Turkey TrotNorwalk, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity RaceRoxbury, CT · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Run Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Day 5KHamden, CT · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Soul n Body Thanksgiving Trail RunWolcott, CT · 3.5 Miles · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Stratford Turkey Day TrotStratford, CT · 5K · from $34 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26The Joyce Allen Great Turkey EscapeRedding, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 11/27Darien Depot Overstuffed Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunDarien, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $45 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Candy Cane Sprint 2.5 MilerColumbia, CT · 2.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Durham Fall 4K Fun RunDurham, CT · 4K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Greenwich Alliance Turkey Trot 5K, 1 Mile & Mini-TrotGreenwich, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Roxbury Road Race Series #36Roxbury, CT · 6.4 Miles · Road · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Run Santa RunNew Milford, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28The ODO Gobbler Run & RuckSouth Glastonbury, CT · 5K · 5 Miles · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Mon 11/30Niantic Jingle 5kNiantic, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/52026 Jingle Bell Run - ConnecticutNorth Haven, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/52026 NIA Jingle Bell Run - 38th AnnualTrumbull, CT · 5K · 1.2 Miles · from $23 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Frosty Falcon 5KBristol, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Joel Barlow 5K Reindeer RunRedding, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Make It Amazing: Marathon 20Trumbull, CT · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Norwich Winterfest 5KNorwich, CT · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Santa Made Me Do ItBethlehem, CT · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Tinsel Fun RunBerlin, CT · 2 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Tower Tag ChallengeHamden, CT · 8 Hour · 4 Hour · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Woodburrr (no Y) 1-MilerWoodbury, CT · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6CLA Blue Back Mitten RunWest Hartford, CT · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for ChildrenNew Haven, CT · 5K · from $36 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Santa's 3.5 Mile RunGlastonbury, CT · 5K · 3.5 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 12/122026 Norwalk Jingle Bell 5KNorwalk, CT · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/126th Annual Roseland Park Christmas Run 5K & Kids Fun RunWoodstock, CT · 0.5 Miles · 5K · 5 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/129th Annual Taco TrialsDeep River, CT · 10 Mile · from $50 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 12/13Feeding 500 Holiday HustleWilton, CT · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 12/13Reindeer Dash 5K & 2 MilerChaplin, CT · 5K · 2 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 12/13The Holiday Run & Walk For ToysStratford, CT · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/1927th Annual Norfolk 10-Mile Road RaceNorfolk, CT · 10 Mile · Road · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Frosty Forest 5kStratford, CT · 5K · Trail · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Holly Jolly JauntEast Hartland, CT · 2 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19New Canaan Santa RunNew Canaan, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 12/25The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - VernonVernon Rockville, CT · 5K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 12/27The West Rock Winter Fat Ass ExtravaganzaHamden, CT · 8 Hour · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Roxbury Road Race Series Season PassRoxbury, CT · Road · from $45 · register ↗
January 2027
- Fri 1/1Brookfield Lions Run for Sight 4-MilerBrookfield, CT · 4 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Chilly Chili RunOrange, CT · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Frosty 5KGuilford, CT · 5K · 2 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Frozen Feet Challenge - Presented by CT RUN CO.Ridgefield, CT · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 1/3Boston Buildup Winter SeriesVarious, CT · 10K · 15K · 20K · 25K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 1/9Kelley's Pace FrostbiteMystic, CT · 5 Miles · from $33 · register ↗
- Sun 1/10Brian Aselton East Hartford 5K Snow DashEast Hartford, CT · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 1/10Move With MADD: 5K Run & 2 Mile WalkFairfield, CT · 5K · 2 Mile · from $33 · register ↗
- Sun 1/10Winter Series- People's Forest 8.5/17 mile Registration opens 11/23/2026Barkhamsted, CT · 8.5 Miles · 17 Miles · Trail · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 1/31Winter Wonderland 5 MilerMilford, CT · 5 Miles · 2 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
February 2027
- Sun 2/14IRIS Run for RefugeesNew Haven, CT · 5K · from $34 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Kelley's Pace Hare Hop 5KMystic, CT · 5K · from $32 · register ↗
- Sun 2/2842nd Annual Lake Waramaug Polar Bear RunWarren, CT · 7.8 Miles · from $38 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sun 3/799.1 PLR *Shamrock and Roll 5K*New Haven, CT · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Catch A Leprechaun 5KEssex, CT · 5K · from $33 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 3/1449th Bolton Road RaceBolton, CT · 5 Miles · Road · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Enchanted Forest Ultra RunStratford, CT · 3 Hour · 6 Hour · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Leprechaun Leap at Walnut BeachMilford, CT · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Shamrock Run & WalkBristol, CT · 2 Mile · 5 Miles · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Winter Series-Simsbury End of Winter 5 mile run REGISTRATION OPENS February 8, 2027Simsbury, CT · 5 Miles · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 3/21Annual Johnny's Jog for Charity 5K - Blue Back Square, West HartfordWest Hartford, CT · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 3/26LivFree 24 Hour Hockey Marathon - ConnecticutFairfield, CT · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 3/27Bradley Road Race - 5K & 10KWindsor Locks, CT · 5K · 10K · Road · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/27Winter Series-Jose's JogWolcott, CT · 3.5 Miles · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 3/28Northern Nipmuck Trail RaceUnion, CT · 16 Miles · Trail · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/32027 Savin Rock Marathon & Half MarathonWest Haven, CT · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 4/32027 Shoreline Sharks 3 Half Marathon TicketWest Haven, CT · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sun 4/4Hoppin Hodges Rails to Trails 5KAndover, CT · 5K · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 4/4Sleeping Giant Trail RunsHamden, CT · 50K · 25K · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Hartford Track Club Quarter MarathonWest Hartford, CT · 6.5 Miles · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/10UConn Nutrition Club 5kStorrs Mansfield, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 4/11Farm & Forest All- Terrain 5K & Hog Wild Kids Fun RunStamford, CT · 5K · Trail · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 4/11Ion Bank Cheshire Road RacesCheshire, CT · Half Marathon · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Traprock 50Bloomfield, CT · 50K · 17K · register ↗
- Sun 4/18Stamford Run Club 5k/10k/Half Marathon 2026Stamford, CT · Half Marathon · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Lake Mohegan Trail RaceFairfield, CT · 10K · 5K · 4 Hour · Trail · register ↗
- Sun 4/252027 Deer Lake 5 Mile Trail Run & Kids 1 Mile Trail RunKillingworth, CT · 5 Miles · 1 Mile · Trail · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra RacesKent, CT · 100K · 50 Mile · 50K · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Minute Man RaceWestport, CT · 10K · 5K · 1K · from $10 · register ↗
- Fri 4/30The CT123East Thompson, CT · 200K · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/12027 Granby Road RaceGranby, CT · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · Road · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Brew RunNew London, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Cinco de Zakito 12-Hr Endurance RunKillingworth, CT · 12 Hour · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Miles For MargaritasStratford, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $27 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Mount Archer Trail RaceLyme, CT · 15K · 5K · Trail · from $28 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Porter 5K (3.1 mile) Rec Park, Columbia, CTColumbia, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Charity Cooperative Hartford 5kHartford, CT · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9Charity Cooperative Fairfield County 5kWestport, CT · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9 Run Like a Mother 5K and Kid's 1-Mile 2027Ridgefield, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 5/13Stamford Boys & Girls Club Corporate 5K at Mill River ParkStamford, CT · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/153rd Annual Camp Mountain Laurel - Color Run & Trail RunHamden, CT · Trail · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Forgotten Forest Ultra RunStratford, CT · 9 Hour · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 5/15RESERVOIR RUSHMoodus, CT · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sun 5/162026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/WalkWashington Depot, CT · 5K · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 5/21Moonlight 5KNew Milford, CT · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Quiet Corner Winery Alzheimer’s Fundraiser 5KHampton, CT · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Run Ragged Last Person StandingBerlin, CT · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 5/292027 Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5KHamden, CT · Half Marathon · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 5/30Marlborough Lions Club Round The Lake 5KMarlborough, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
June 2027
- Thu 6/3IronHike Mohawk Mountain Spring Series 2027Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT · 29 Miles · 100 Mile · 15 Miles · 28.8 Miles · 43.8 Miles · Trail · from $180 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Athletic Brewing Company Fairfield Road RacesFairfield, CT · Half Marathon · 5K · 16.2 Miles · 1 Mile · 0.5 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Run the Vineyards - Jonathan Edwards 5KNorth Stonington, CT · 5K · from $44 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Woodland Ramble Trail RunMystic, CT · 5K · Trail · from $31 · register ↗
- Sun 6/6Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-MilerBrookfield, CT · 5 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Mon 6/72027 New England Series - Day 1 (CT)Simsbury, CT · register ↗
- Wed 6/9Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS BreweryDerby, CT · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 6/12Gaylord GauntletWallingford, CT · 5K · from $60 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Litchfield Hills Road RaceLitchfield, CT · 7 Miles · Road · from $50 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 6/20Acrisure Branford Road RaceBranford, CT · 5 Miles · 2 Mile · 1 Mile · Road · from $12 · register ↗
- Thu 6/24Centurion Ultra Trail EventStratford, CT · 72 Hour · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Westport Road Runners Summer SeriesWestport, CT · 2.2 Miles · 5K · 3.8 Miles · 4.1 Miles · 4.7 Miles · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
July 2027
- Sat 7/10Bubble Run | Hartford 2027Hartford, CT · register ↗
- Sun 7/25Run the Vineyards - Priam Vineyards 5KColchester, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $34 · register ↗
- Sat 7/312027 Perfect Ten & Five Mile Road RaceHamden, CT · 5 Mile · Road · register ↗
- Sat 7/31Southwest Cafe Margarita 5KRidgefield, CT · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
August 2027
- Mon 8/9Step Up for the BraveFairfield, CT · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Tue 8/17Battle of Stonington 5KStonington, CT · 5K · from $32 · register ↗
- Sat 8/2118th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road RaceOld Saybrook, CT · 5K · Road · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
September 2027
- Mon 9/6Faxon Law New Haven Road RaceNew Haven, CT · Half Marathon · 20K · 5K · 0.5 Miles · Road · from $8 · register ↗
- Sat 9/11Groton City Brew RunGroton, CT · 5K · 1.5K · from $32 · register ↗
- Sun 9/12Where the Pavement Ends Single & Double LoopRidgefield, CT · 4.3 Miles · 8.2 Miles · from $42 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/182027 Gulf Beach Half MarathonMilford, CT · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 9/18Bound for the SoundOld Lyme, CT · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
October 2027
- Sat 10/22027 Rail Trail 10K Race RRCA National ChampionshipHamden, CT · 10K · Trail · register ↗
- Sun 10/3Fishbein / YMCA Community Road RaceWallingford, CT · 5K · 1K · 1 Mile · Road · from $5 · register ↗
- Sun 10/3Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5KNorwalk, CT · Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 10/7IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall Series 2027Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT · 29 Miles · 100 Mile · 15 Miles · 28.8 Miles · 43.8 Miles · Trail · from $180 · register ↗
- Sat 10/16Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun RunNorwalk, CT · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/16Tackle the Trail (TM)Northeast, CT · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · Trail · from $45 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/16The Little Guild Annual Run & Wag 5KCornwall, CT · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 10/1735th Annual Halloween 5K and Kids Fun RunBrookfield, CT · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sun 10/17Bimblers Bluff 50KGuilford, CT · Ultra · 50K · register ↗
- Sun 10/17The Salisbury Beast 5KSalisbury, CT · 5K · from $45 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/23Andover Norton Commission Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun RunAndover, CT · 5K · 1K · from $8 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/24Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial RunMiddletown, CT · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 10/24Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4kWaterbury, CT · 4K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/24Masquerade 5KMarlborough, CT · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
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