IRIS Run for Refugees
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Event overview
IRIS Run for Refugees is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, in New Haven, CT. The in-person event is a flat 5K run/walk through the East Rock neighborhood. There is also a virtual option that allows participants to run, walk, or bike a 5K in their own neighborhood, on a treadmill, or elsewhere.
Race options and registration
- 5K
- 5K Student - open to ages 18 and under
- Virtual 5K
Registration includes either a white long-sleeve tech shirt or a black short-sleeve shirt, distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event is a fundraiser for IRIS; individual or team fundraisers can support services for immigrants and refugees, including housing, healthcare, job placement, and education. The organization reported welcoming over 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants in 2025. Entry fees and a note that prices increase after November 14, 2025, are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.