5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathons
- 5k races
Name City Date Website GTF's Freedom Run Middletown, CT 2 July 2022 GTF's Freedom Run Bubble Run - Hartford East Hartford, CT 23 July 2022 Bubble Run - Hartford Hop River 5K & 10K Andover, CT 6 August 2022 Hop River 5K & 10K New Haven Road Race New Haven, CT 5 September 2022 New Haven Road Race Foam Glow - Hartford Hartford, CT 17 September 2022 Foam Glow - Hartford Apple Run 5K Trumbull, CT 17 September 2022 Apple Run 5K NOW Road Race Dayville, CT 18 September 2022 NOW Road Race Bigelow Tea Community Challenge Fairfield, CT 25 September 2022 Bigelow Tea Community Challenge Cider Mill Road Race Tolland, CT 1 October 2022 Cider Mill Road Race Benny's Run East Hampton, CT 1 October 2022 Benny's Run Pounding The Pavement For Pink 5K Seymour, CT 1 October 2022 Pounding The Pavement For Pink 5K Fishbein/YMCA Road Race Wallingford, CT 2 October 2022 Fishbein/YMCA Road Race Hartland Harvest Run Hartland, CT 15 October 2022 Hartland Harvest Run Naugatuck YMCA 5K Naugatuck, CT 25 October 2022 Naugatuck YMCA 5K Devil Made Me Do It Glastonbury, CT 30 October 2022 Devil Made Me Do It Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K Fairfield, CT 13 November 2022 Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K Turkey Can Can Sterling, CT 19 November 2022 Turkey Can Can Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K West Haven, CT 24 November 2022 Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K Santa Made Me Do It 5K Bethlehem, CT 3 December 2022 Santa Made Me Do It 5K About 5k races
A 5k is the shortest of the common running event distances, consisting of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or social, depending on the particular one you are looking into. They are the most popular of road running events because of their relatively short distance which allows not only the seasoned runners to run, but novice runners, joggers and new-comers as well.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best 5Ks in the New Haven Area?
There are many to choose from here as the New Haven Area is host to many 5k races throughout it's many communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs and others racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 5k running events include the Superhero 5k, Sunset Run for the Warriors 5k and Shamrock Sprint. These are just a few of the many 5K events in the New Haven area.
- 10k races
Name City Date Website Hop River 5K & 10K Andover, CT 6 August 2022 Hop River 5K & 10K Rail Trail 10K Hamden, CT 1 October 2022 Rail Trail 10K Devil Made Me Do It Glastonbury, CT 30 October 2022 Devil Made Me Do It About 10k races
A 10k is one of the most common running event distances, consisting of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or more for fun, depending on the particular one you are looking into. They are twice the distance of the 5k and still relatively short in distance. Less runners tend to participate then the 5k, but these events still get a lot of not only seasoned runners, but novice runners and joggers in attendance.
Read moreRead lessHow did we choose the best 10k events in Connecticut?
We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best 10Ks in the Stamford area?
There are many 10K races to choose from in the Stamford area as the many communities and neighborhoods of the city host race events. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs and others racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 10k running events include the Darien Road Race 10k, and Give a Child a Jumpstart 10k. These are just a couple of the many available events.
What are the best 10Ks in the Waterford area?
There are many 10K races to choose from in the Waterford area as the many communities and neighborhoods of the city host race events. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs and others racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 10k running events include the Strides 10K Road Race, Bound for the Sound 10k and Mystic 10k. These are just a few of the many available events.
- Half marathons
Name City Date Website John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon New London, CT 6 August 2022 John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon New Haven Road Race New Haven, CT 5 September 2022 New Haven Road Race Gulf Beach Half Marathon Milford, CT 10 September 2022 Gulf Beach Half Marathon Hillacious Half Litchfield, CT 12 November 2022 Hillacious Half About Half marathons
A Half Marathon event consists of running 13 miles (21 kilometers) and as the label suggests, is half of a standard Marathon which is a total of 26 miles. The popularity, participants of the half marathon distance and its events have significantly grown since the early 2000's and they continue to do so, with massive events popping up all over the states. The growth rate of participants for the half distance is currently higher than that of the full.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best Half Marathons in the Hartford Area?
You are sure to pick a good Half marathon in the Hartford area! Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs and others racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable Half Marathon running events include the Hartford Half Marathon and the Nutmeg State Half Marathon. There are many other Halfs, so these are just a sampling of the races available.
- Marathons
Name City Date Website About Marathons
Marathon events consist of 26 miles (42 kilometers) and the courses are typically laid out through roads. Starting in the Olympics in the early 1900's, marathons have quickly picked up in popularity and in 2107 there are currently more than 800 events being held, and that number is consistently growing.
Read moreRead lessHow did we choose the best Marathon events in Connecticut?
We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best Marathons in the Hartford area?
Whether for charity or fun, the best Marathons in Hartford all come down to the runners. Some of the notable Marathon running events include the famous Hartford Marathon and the Arena Attack Indoor Marathon.