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Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Niantic, CT
8-10 Atlantic Street, 06357
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Join the 10th anniversary celebration of this scenic 5K run and walk along the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, supporting local downtown revitalization.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Walkers Welcome

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K Run & Walk, an event dedicated to supporting downtown revitalization and beloved Main Street activities. Enjoy a mostly flat course that guides you from McCook Point Park through the charming village of Niantic, along Main Street, and the scenic Boardwalk, culminating in a beautiful finish at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. This run and walk offers a delightful way to experience the bay while contributing to the community.

What to expect

  • * Walk or run a mostly flat 5K course.
  • * Enjoy views through Niantic's charming village and along the scenic Boardwalk.
  • * Celebrate your finish at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach with post-race festivities and awards.

Standout details

  • 10-year anniversary celebration
  • Supports downtown revitalization
  • Scenic Niantic Bay Boardwalk course
  • Post-race festivities and awards

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Niantic Main Street invites you to shell-ebrate the 10 year anniversary of our Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K Run & Walk! Proceeds from the race will go towards downtown revitalization and many Main Street events you’ve grown to love! 5K runners and walkers will enjoy a mostly flat course from Niantic’s McCook Point Park through the charming village of Niantic, along Main Street and the Boardwalk, to a sea-sational finish at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Post-race festivities and awards follow at the pavilion in McCook Point Park. Bring your family and friends and spend the day by the bay! We hope you join us for this turtle-y awesome event this year!

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