CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health

OCT
31
2026
A family-focused 5K run and 1.5 mile walk in Groton on October 31, with a children's fun run, costume contests, food trucks, and funds for children's mental health.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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About the race

Child & Family Agency's CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health takes place on October 31, 2026 in Groton, Connecticut at 1 Beach Pond Road. The event offers multiple short-distance options for participants and families.

Distances and event types:

  • 5K Run/Walk - 3.1 miles
  • 1.5 Mile Walk (untimed) - 1.5 miles
  • Children's Fun Run - for children age 6 and under

Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome. After the races there will be costume contests for adults, children, pets, and groups, plus food trucks, vendors, and other family-friendly activities.

Proceeds support Child & Family Agency’s mental health programs and School-Based Health Centers that serve children and families in southeastern Connecticut. The agency provides services to more than 10,000 children and families each year. In a recent year, 3,700 students made approximately 22,000 visits to CFA School-Based Health Centers, including more than 11,000 behavioral health visits.

Event pricing listed by the organizer includes an early bird rate of $35 until October 16, 2026, a regular rate of $45, and free entry for children age 6 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
1.5 Mile Walk (untimed)
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