Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk

APR
25
2026
Join a community run and walk supporting education and healthcare in Haiti. Choose from a 5K run, a 5K walk, or a kids' fun run, all starting at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury. Your participation helps fund teacher salaries, school supplies, and medical care for the Grand Boulage community.
Sat 25 Apr 2026
3 miles

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Event Overview

The Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti is a charity event. It takes place on April 25, 2026, starting and finishing at Sacred Heart Church on 910 Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut. The event raises funds for the mountain community of Grand Boulage, Haiti. The funds are used for teacher salaries, school textbooks, children's lunches and clothing, and supporting a local medical clinic.

Available Events

The event features three participant categories:

  • 5K Run: A 3.1-mile running race.
  • 5K Walk: A 3.1-mile walking event.
  • Kids Fun Run: A short run for children aged 12 and under.

Participant Information

A free tech t-shirt is guaranteed for 5K runners and walkers who register by a specified early date. Awards are given to the overall male and female finishers of the 5K, as well as to the top three runners in each age division. The event is held rain or shine. On event day, participant sign-in, race-day registration, and bib pickup are scheduled for a period before the races start. A course map is available online for review. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
5k Run
3 mi
5k Walk
Kids Fun Run