Sound Steps for Mental Health Recovery 5K Wellness Run/Walk
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Sound Steps 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Recovery
The event is a community 5K walk and run held on October 17, 2026 at Cove Island Park, 1125 Cove Road, Stamford, CT. The course uses the Cove Island Park Trail and consists of three loops on a paved path with views of Long Island Sound. The path is wheelchair and stroller accessible and hydration is available at the start and finish and at points along the course.
Amenities include restroom facilities within a few minutes' walk of the start and finish, post-race refreshments and raffles, and an award ceremony after the race. T-shirts are distributed on a first come, first served basis at bib pickup. Finisher medals are awarded to the first 100 finishers. Competitive awards include medals for the top two male and top two female overall and for the top two male and top two female in these age groups: 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and over.
Bib pickup is handled by event staff beginning one hour before the event; registrants who register three weeks in advance can receive a personalized bib. Registrants within 24 hours of the event receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds. Registration fees are non refundable and are used to cover race expenses. Proceeds benefit Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
