14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk – In Person AND Virtual – benefiting INTEMPO
- Date Mon 14th September 2026 - Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Stamford, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and impactful event at the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk, taking place from September 14 to September 20, 2026, in Stamford, Western Connecticut! This year, participants can join in person at St. Francis Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 20, at 9:00 AM, or take part virtually by completing a 5K at their own pace anytime during the event week. The in-person event welcomes not only runners and walkers but also your furry friends at Dogapalooza, featuring fun contests like Best Trick and Best in Show, starting at 9:15 AM.
This vibrant community gathering aims to raise funds and awareness for INTEMPO, an organization dedicated to providing music education and life skills to young people, regardless of their circumstances. By participating in this feel-good event, you’re not just getting active; you’re also contributing to a worthy cause that empowers youth through the arts. Whether you walk, jog, or hike, gather your friends and family, and let’s make a difference together while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun!
This vibrant community gathering aims to raise funds and awareness for INTEMPO, an organization dedicated to providing music education and life skills to young people, regardless of their circumstances. By participating in this feel-good event, you’re not just getting active; you’re also contributing to a worthy cause that empowers youth through the arts. Whether you walk, jog, or hike, gather your friends and family, and let’s make a difference together while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL MILES FOR A MISSION 5K RUN/WALK EVENT!
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
FOR THE IN PERSON RUN/WALK & DOGAPALOOZA, JOIN US AT ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2810 LONG RIDGE RD, STAMFORD, CT, ON SUNDAY, SEPT 20 AT 9:00 AM - CANINE COMPANIONS ARE WELCOMED TO BOTH EVENTS! _THE RUN WILL NOT BE CHIP TIMED BUT, IF YOU REGISTER AS TIMED, WE WILL RECORD YOUR FINISH TIME AND PLACE. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. _THE 5K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED.
DOGAPALOOZA ACTIVITIES WILL START AT 9:15 AM AND THE CONTEST WILL START AT 9:45 AM WITH COMPETITIONS FOR BEST TRICK, LOOKS MOST LIKE YOUR DOG, BEST IN SHOW AND MORE.
TO TAKE PART IN THE VIRTUAL RUN/WALK ANY TIME BETWEEN SEPT 14 - 20, WALK, RUN, JOG, HIKE, SWIM OR HOP ON YOUR TREADMILL TO COMPLETE YOUR OWN PERSONAL 5K. PARTICIPATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!
BENEFICIARY OF RUN/WALK PROCEEDS
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE CHOSEN INTEMPO AS THE BENEFICIARY FOR THE 2026 MILES FOR A MISSION RUN/WALK. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE WORK OF THIS IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION.
INTEMPO'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, TO THRIVE THROUGH INSTRUCTION IN CLASSICAL AND MULTI-CULTURAL MUSIC, THE BUILDING OF LIFE SKILLS, AND THE FOSTERING OF COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATIONS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLES ARTISTRY, CULTIVATE PRIDE IN HERITAGE, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIOEMOTIONAL GROWTH, ENSURING THAT YOUNG PEOPLE GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2011 AS A MUCH-NEEDED BRIDGE BETWEEN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARTS SECTOR AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, INTEMPO HAS REACHED THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER, AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AS WELL AS CONCERTS AND OUTREACH EVENTS. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://INTEMPO.ORG/HOME/ [https://intempo.org/home/].
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US BY REGISTERING, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL DONATION IF YOU CAN, AND SPREADING THE WORD AMONG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
FOR THE IN PERSON RUN/WALK & DOGAPALOOZA, JOIN US AT ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2810 LONG RIDGE RD, STAMFORD, CT, ON SUNDAY, SEPT 20 AT 9:00 AM - CANINE COMPANIONS ARE WELCOMED TO BOTH EVENTS! _THE RUN WILL NOT BE CHIP TIMED BUT, IF YOU REGISTER AS TIMED, WE WILL RECORD YOUR FINISH TIME AND PLACE. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. _THE 5K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED.
DOGAPALOOZA ACTIVITIES WILL START AT 9:15 AM AND THE CONTEST WILL START AT 9:45 AM WITH COMPETITIONS FOR BEST TRICK, LOOKS MOST LIKE YOUR DOG, BEST IN SHOW AND MORE.
TO TAKE PART IN THE VIRTUAL RUN/WALK ANY TIME BETWEEN SEPT 14 - 20, WALK, RUN, JOG, HIKE, SWIM OR HOP ON YOUR TREADMILL TO COMPLETE YOUR OWN PERSONAL 5K. PARTICIPATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!
BENEFICIARY OF RUN/WALK PROCEEDS
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE CHOSEN INTEMPO AS THE BENEFICIARY FOR THE 2026 MILES FOR A MISSION RUN/WALK. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE WORK OF THIS IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION.
INTEMPO'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, TO THRIVE THROUGH INSTRUCTION IN CLASSICAL AND MULTI-CULTURAL MUSIC, THE BUILDING OF LIFE SKILLS, AND THE FOSTERING OF COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATIONS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLES ARTISTRY, CULTIVATE PRIDE IN HERITAGE, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIOEMOTIONAL GROWTH, ENSURING THAT YOUNG PEOPLE GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2011 AS A MUCH-NEEDED BRIDGE BETWEEN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARTS SECTOR AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, INTEMPO HAS REACHED THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER, AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AS WELL AS CONCERTS AND OUTREACH EVENTS. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://INTEMPO.ORG/HOME/ [https://intempo.org/home/].
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US BY REGISTERING, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL DONATION IF YOU CAN, AND SPREADING THE WORD AMONG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Races
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5K Run/Walk - in PERSON - UNTIMED
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 22 APR -
5K Run/Walk - in PERSON - TIMED
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 22 APR -
5K Run/Walk VIRTUAL
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 22 APR
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