IRIS Run for Refugees
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About the race
IRIS Run for Refugees is a community 5K organized to benefit Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. The event is scheduled for February 14, 2027, and is based at Wilbur Cross High School, 181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven, CT. The course runs entirely through the East Rock neighborhood and is described as flat, with both start and finish at Wilbur Cross High School. The field is limited to 3,000 participants.
Early packet pick-up is available at mActivity Fitness Center, 285 Nicoll St, New Haven. Parking is available in five lots at Wilbur Cross High School and on nearby streets; parking volunteers will direct attendees. No shuttle service is provided. Awards include recognition for the first male, female and non-binary finishers, top three finishers in multiple age divisions, and the top three largest fundraisers.
Results from recent years are available for reference for past editions. The event includes fundraising and donation options to support IRIS programs; fundraising participation is recognized among awards. Sponsorship opportunities are offered to raise funds for IRIS. For the event’s 20th anniversary edition there is a shirt design contest. Submissions in PNG, PDF or JPEG format must include the phrase "Run for Refugees and All Immigrants" and have a submission deadline of November 9, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
