IRIS Run for Refugees
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Event overview
IRIS Run for Refugees takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in New Haven, CT (06511). The event is described as IRIS' biggest annual fundraiser and references about 3,000 runners and walkers. The in-person route is a flat 5K through New Haven's East Rock neighborhood. A virtual option allows participants to run, walk, or bike a 5K at a location of their choice.
Race formats and registration details
The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 5K Student (open to ages 18 and under)
- Virtual 5K
Registration includes a choice of a white long-sleeve tech shirt or a black short-sleeve shirt; shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees for the listed events increase after January 9, 2026. Participants may create individual or team fundraisers to support IRIS services, which include housing, healthcare, job placement, and education for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The organizer states that IRIS welcomed over 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
