Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K

Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

Location: The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury, CT 06811
Type: Run

Race feel

Run for a cause and stay for the celebration at this 5K, featuring a fantastic post-race party with BBQ, beer, and a DJ.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Join the Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K in Danbury, CT, a meaningful event supporting Ann's Place cancer support services. This evening run or walk culminates in one of Connecticut's best post-race parties, featuring an outdoor barbecue, refreshing drinks, a DJ, and an awards ceremony. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a vital cause while enjoying a festive summer evening with friends and community.

What to expect

Run or walk the 5K to support Ann's Place cancer support services.
Enjoy a vibrant post-race party with an outdoor barbecue, ice-cold beer, and a DJ.
Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the beautiful Amber Room grounds.

Standout details

Supports Ann's Place cancer support
Post-race party with BBQ, beer, DJ
Team fundraising encouraged
Awards ceremony

Perks & features

After-Party

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Solid Challenge

Typical course trends

Typically hilly

Distances & registration

2 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

5K
2 options · closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 21d 23h 22m left
- General entry
  Closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $47.71
- Virtual 5K
  Closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $47.71

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

Run or walk this 5K to support Ann's Place then kick back and enjoy one of Connecticut’s best post-race parties! Unwind and enjoy an outdoor barbecue, ice cold beer, refreshments, DJ and an awards ceremony. Bring your favorite picnic blanket or folding chair and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Amber Room for the after-race celebration.

This is an important fundraiser for Ann’s Place cancer support services. All proceeds go directly to Ann’s Place and help keep our doors open and our cancer support services FREE of charge to all those in need in our community. www.annsplace.org

It’s easy and fun to fundraise! Create your own fundraising page or create a team page. Have some team building with your colleagues or friends or set your own personal goals. Waterworks, our presenting sponsor has friendly competitions between teams and have worn costumes to encourage donations. Other teams have created custom shirts and/or raised money in honor of someone, so many great ideas! We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with this year!

Want to join in on the social media fun? Share your pictures and videos, while in training and during the race, via social media using the hashtag #runfromthesun5K