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 $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk, taking place in Stamford, Western Connecticut, from September 14 to September 20, 2026! Join us in person on Sunday, September 20, at 9:00 AM at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2810 Long Ridge Rd, or participate virtually from anywhere during the event week. This exciting event is not only a chance to get moving and enjoy the outdoors, but it also supports a fantastic cause. All proceeds benefit INTEMPO, an organization dedicated to empowering young people through music education and community engagement.
The 5K course is USATF certified, making it perfect for runners of all levels. And don't forget about the fun Dogapalooza activities starting at 9:15 AM, featuring contests like Best Trick and Best in Show, ensuring a delightful day for you and your furry friends! Whether you choose to run, walk, jog, or even swim your 5K, you can complete your personal challenge anytime between September 14 and 20. Rally your friends and family for a week filled with movement and purpose. Let's unite to make a difference while enjoying a healthy lifestyle—register
The 5K course is USATF certified, making it perfect for runners of all levels. And don't forget about the fun Dogapalooza activities starting at 9:15 AM, featuring contests like Best Trick and Best in Show, ensuring a delightful day for you and your furry friends! Whether you choose to run, walk, jog, or even swim your 5K, you can complete your personal challenge anytime between September 14 and 20. Rally your friends and family for a week filled with movement and purpose. Let's unite to make a difference while enjoying a healthy lifestyle—register
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL MILES FOR A MISSION 5K RUN/WALK EVENT!
IN-PERSON RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, RAIN OR SHINE!!
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.
IN-PERSON RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, RAIN OR SHINE!!
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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Subject to Availability)
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk - in PERSON - TIMED
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Subject to Availability)
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk VIRTUAL
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Subject to Availability)
$38.10
CLOSED
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