32nd Annual | Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K & Kids Fun Run
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:45 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A community-focused 5K blending a scenic course, competitive spirit, and family fun, all while supporting local education.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
- School & Youth Teams
Family FriendlyFrom the organizer
5K COURSE
USATF-certified 5K course features a scenic, tree-lined course through the heart of Weston. Run, jog, or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) course. Start & finish at Weston High School.
THE KIDS ZONE & FUN RUNS
Kids Fun Runs include 3 distances with ribbons for all the racers!
Lightening Dash (100 yards) One Lap Loop (1/4-mile) The Mighty Mile (1-mile) Located on the Weston High School track at the football stadium
Kids Fun Zone includes a giant inflatable obstacle course
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Location: Weston High School Cafeteria (entrance by flagpole) 115 School Road, Weston, CT 06883.
Days/Times:
Thursday, May 21: 3pm - 6pm Friday, May 22: 3pm - 6pm Saturday, May 23 (Race Day): 7:00am - 8:20am AWARDS
5K Awards
Top 3 overall 5K Age Group Medals: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (fee waived) Kids Fun Run Awards: Ribbons for all our youngest racers!
RACE DAY EVENT SCHEDULE
7:30AM – Packet Pickup & In-person Registration
8:05 – 8:20AM – Announcements
8:20 – 8:25AM – National Anthem
8:30AM: Begin the 3 Wave Start:
Wave ONE start (8:30am): Competitive Runners (target pace under ~7:30/mile). Wave TWO start (8:33am): Recreational Runners & Students. All student runners and adults running at a casual pace. Wave THREE start (8:36am): Joggers, Walkers & Strollers. COURSE MAP
USATF Certified