6th Annual A. W. Stanley Park 5K
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT
- Location
- New Britain, CT
- 2195 Stanley Street, A. W. Stanley Park, 06053
- Type
- VIRTUAL
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At a glance
Run or walk a scenic course with rolling hills to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, with virtual options available.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
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- For a Cause
For a CauseJoin the 6th Annual A.W. Stanley Park 5K, supporting Special Olympics Connecticut. This event offers an in-person 5K timed run and a 1-mile untimed walk on a scenic route with rolling hills, mostly contained within the park. Participants can also choose a virtual option to contribute to this meaningful cause. In-person registrants receive a T-shirt, and medals are awarded to the top three finishers in various age groups.
What to expect
- A scenic route with some rolling hills, mostly within the park.
- Medals awarded to the top three finishers in various age groups.
- A T-shirt is included with in-person registration.
- Virtual options are available if you can't make it in person.
Standout details
- Benefits Special Olympics Connecticut
- Scenic route with rolling hills
- Medals for top 3 age group finishers
- T-shirt included with registration
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 9:15 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 6:12 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 9:15 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:32 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 12:46 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
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- 5K
Sat, Jun 13, 9:15 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:32 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 10K
Sat, Jun 13, 9:15 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:32 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
From the organizer
Please join us for our 6th Annual A.W. Stanley Park 5K to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut! Each year the event has more and more runners. This year, medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in various age groups for in person participants.
The race is a scenic and enjoyable route with some rolling hills. It begins and ends at the same location! The race is contained within the park with the exception of a brief leg on the sidewalk along Stanley Street to accommodate more runners safely! A T-shirt is included with registration for in person participants, sizes from youth small all the way to adult xl. Bathrooms will be available on site.
New this year! Virtual options! Can't make the event but want to raise money for an awesome organization? Choose a virtual race and upload your results!
Come check out the awesome vendors we will have as well! If you are interested in be coming a sponsor or vendor for the race, please reach out to Matthew.Butkiewicz@newbritainct.gov or David.Mcdermott@newbritainct.gov for information.
Race Start Time:
9:00 AM 5K Timed Run (timing by IRUNCT) 9:15 AM 1 Mile untimed Walk Cost: $30 for individual 5K run/ 1 Mile Walk registrations.
As always, there will be free parking in and around the park. Stay tuned for information on important dates and times!
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