Race for Catherine

Race For Catherine

Race For Catherine is a fundraising running event held in Newtown, Connecticut on October 9-11, 2026 at Keating Farms Ave. The event features both in-person and virtual options across a weekend.

In person on October 11 there is a certified and timed 5K with a family-friendly atmosphere and a separate Kids For Kindness Dash for children aged 3 to 9. Virtual participation is available October 9-11, allowing remote runners and walkers to join from any location. Virtual participants may form teams and take part with a pet.

Participants receive event items that vary by category and entry type, including a T-shirt, finisher medal, and race bib. Some in-person categories include post-race breakfast. The finish area hosts rescued animal ambassadors and adoptable animals for attendees to meet. The RaceJoy app is available for family and friends to follow or support participants remotely.

Distances and formats:

• 5K certified and timed, in-person and virtual
• Kids For Kindness Dash for ages 3 to 9

Additional event categories include youth entries and sponsored entries with different fee levels as listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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