Run for the Cove & Memorial Walk
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Run for The Cove 5K & Memorial Walk
This event takes place on October 18, 2026 at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Connecticut. The program includes a 5K race, a memorial walk, a kids' fun run, and family-friendly activities. The organizer states the event will run rain or shine and that there are no refunds.
Distances and event types:
- 5K race
- 2 mile memorial walk
- Kids' Fun Run
The event raises funds for The Cove's free programs that support grieving children and families across Connecticut, including the Family Program, Camp Compassion, the Virtual Program, the Summer Program, and Professional Development.
Registration and fees are listed per event. Fees shown include $30 for the 5K and the memorial walk, and $10 for the kids' run. Registration opens in late June or early July and closes in mid October; day of registration is available at a higher price. A fundraising option is available for teams and individual fundraisers.
Additional event details include Memory Lane memorial signs for participants who raise at least $30 by October 4; those signs may include a photo and will be displayed along a Memory Lane path. A race T-shirt is included with registration while supplies last and sizes are not guaranteed after September 27. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
