Vicki Soto 5K
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Event overview
The 13th Annual Vicki Soto 5K takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event is a 5K run/walk held on a USATF-certified route that starts at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater and goes through Seaside Park, with views of the Long Island Sound. All proceeds support the Vicki Soto Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds educational initiatives, scholarships for future educators, and community outreach.
Logistics and features
- 5K run/walk
- Virtual 5K
- Kids Fun Run (ages 8 & under)
Registration 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; admission to the amphitheater requires either a bib or a spectator wristband. The post-race area will feature music, food, beer, and family-friendly activities for those with wristbands. Awards are given to the top male and female overall plus the top three male and female finishers in these age groups: 9 & under; 10-13; 14-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80 & over. The event lists sponsors and food and beer vendors and notes a spectator wristband is required for entry for spectators; children under five do not require a wristband. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
