CT Race in the Park

MAY
9
2026
Join the CT Race in the Park on Saturday May 9 at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain for a family friendly run supporting the CT Breast Health Initiative. Choose from a 5K, walks, a Kids Fun Run or a virtual 5K over Mother’s Day weekend.
Sat 9 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The CT Race in the Park takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain during Mother’s Day weekend. The event benefits the CT Breast Health Initiative. Funds raised are stated to be 100% raised in Connecticut and 100% stay in Connecticut. The event includes a Kids Fun Run and offers a virtual 5K option for participants to run or walk in their chosen location between May 8 and May 10 and post their time.

Race options and format

  • 5K Run
  • 4K Walk
  • 1 Mile Walk
  • Kids Fun Run
  • Virtual 5K (May 8-10)

Organizer

The Hartford Marathon Foundation is the organizer. HMF is a non-profit that produces road races in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Its events include 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, half marathon, marathon, triathlon events, and a trail race. The HMF calendar includes the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon in October and more than 30 races overall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Virtual Run
5 km
5k Run
4k Walk
1 Mile Walk
Kids Fun Run