Vicki Soto 5K
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About the race
The Vicki Soto 5K is a community running event held at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 7, 2026. The event supports the Vicki Soto Memorial Foundation and its work in education, literacy, scholarships for future educators, and community giving. Fundraising for the event is organized through the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund Inc; the listing shows $4,617.35 raised toward a $15,000 goal (about 31 percent).
The event program includes chip timing, a race shirt, and access to after-race festivities. Bibs and race shirts must be picked up before the start of the race; no admittance into the amphitheater is allowed without a bib or a spectator wristband. The event reports 873 participants and lists partners and sponsors including Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater and On Time Screen Printing & Embroidery. Several local food vendors are scheduled to attend.
Distances and formats:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
- Kids Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)
Awards are presented for top overall male and female finishers and for top three male and female finishers across age groups ranging from 9 & under through 80 & over. Awards are given at the timing tent after the race concludes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
