Unite to Fight 5K
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Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk : Stamford, CT
The Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K takes place on August 23, 2026, at Mill River Park in Stamford, Connecticut (1010 Washington Blvd). The event is organized by Filling in the Blanks, a nonprofit founded in 2013 that provides weekend food bags to children facing food insecurity. The organization serves more than 10,000 children at over 200 sites across Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties, operates four in-school pantries, and in 2023 launched the Fresh Food On The Move mobile pantry that distributes fresh produce, proteins, and other staples along with health and wellness services.
Event formats include in-person and virtual options. Registration for the in-person 5K and the Kids Fun Run opens May 21, 2026 and closes August 9, 2026. Virtual 5K registration opens May 21, 2026 and remains open through August 23, 2026. Listed registration fees are $40 for the in-person 5K, $10 for the Kids Fun Run, and $35 for the virtual 5K. The in-person 5K registration includes a Unite to Fight T-shirt and a medal; T-shirts are subject to availability for registrations after July 17, 2026, and medals are handed out upon completion of the in-person race. Top three finishers in both male and female divisions receive gift certificates provided by Fleet Feet Westport. The event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
