Run Like a Mother 5k - Ridgefield

MAY

10

2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic 5k run in Ridgefield, starting at The Ridgefield Playhouse and finishing in Ballard Park. The event also features a kids' 1-mile race and supports women's wellness initiatives through the local library fund. It's a festive community run for women of all levels.

Sun 10 May 2026

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Run Like a Mother event in Ridgefield, Connecticut is a Mother's Day celebration featuring two race distances. The event includes a women's 5k run and a separate kids' 1-mile race.

Race Distances

Women's 5k Race
Kids' 1-Mile Race

Course and Venue

The scenic 5k course starts at The Ridgefield Playhouse on 80 East Ridge and finishes in Ballard Park. The event atmosphere is described as supportive and all-women, with families often lining the course to cheer. A finish-line celebration includes refreshments for runners and a kids' activity area.

Charitable Support

Proceeds from the 2026 race support the Ridgefield Library's Noreen L. Papa "Mothers: Live Your Life" Fund. This fund supports library programs and collections focused on women's health and wellness education. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Women's 5k Race

Kids 1 Mile