32nd Annual | Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Weston, Connecticut
- Price $17.61 - $47.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 32nd Annual Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the picturesque town of Weston, Western Connecticut! This exciting event features a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through a scenic, tree-lined route, perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers alike. Participants will start and finish at Weston High School, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.
For the younger participants, the Kids Fun Run offers three thrilling distances: the Lightening Dash (100 yards), the One Lap Loop (1/4-mile), and the Mighty Mile (1-mile). Each young racer will receive a ribbon, and there are medals for the fastest finishers! The Kids Zone will be buzzing with fun activities, including a giant inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and temporary tattoos, ensuring a memorable day for families. With packet pick-up available from May 21 to race day, and plenty of complimentary snacks and refreshments post-race, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend with us and embrace the spirit of community and fitness!
For the younger participants, the Kids Fun Run offers three thrilling distances: the Lightening Dash (100 yards), the One Lap Loop (1/4-mile), and the Mighty Mile (1-mile). Each young racer will receive a ribbon, and there are medals for the fastest finishers! The Kids Zone will be buzzing with fun activities, including a giant inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and temporary tattoos, ensuring a memorable day for families. With packet pick-up available from May 21 to race day, and plenty of complimentary snacks and refreshments post-race, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend with us and embrace the spirit of community and fitness!
Organiser's Description
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, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, and a water station.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Location: Weston High School Cafeteria
115 School Road, Weston, CT 06883.
Please enter through the doors by the flagpole; follow signs to the WHS cafeteria.
PACKET PICKUP HOURS:
* Thursday, May 21: 3pm - 6pm
* Friday, May 22: 3pm - 6pm
* Saturday, May 23 (Race Day): 7:00am - 8:15am
Note: Packets and/or Race Shirts not picked up by 8:15am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, will be reallocated to inventory for use with a potential participant. The event is rain or shine unless weather is deemed unsafe as determined by town officials. There are no refunds.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
KIDS FUN RUN & KIDS ZONE
* Located at the WHS Football field; the Kids Fun Run will take place on the WHS Track.
* 7 Kids Fun Run races (100 yd, 1/4 mile, 1 mile) will start promptly at 7:45am.
* Please plan to be on the track by 7:40am to begin lining up.
* Parents are welcome to run alongside their child, if desired. Participants will be awarded ribbons, with the speedsters earning Fun Run medals.
* The Fan Favorite, oversized Inflatable Obstacle Course awaits with Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, and a water station in the Kids Zone.
* WHS Student Government will be hosting a bake sale inside the school and at the Kids Fun Zone to help fund student activities, for those whod like to support their efforts
5K RUN/WALK
* 8 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am with a NEW 3-Wave start, based on your estimated 5K time.
* Please determine your Wave from the image below; there will be approx. 90 seconds between Waves. Your personal race time (chip/net time) starts when you cross the Start Line and ends as you cross the Finish Line.
* Timing is done through a ChronoTrack B-tag attached to your race bib. Please dont fold or bend and wear it facing FRONT for accurate timing.
* Water stations for 5K participants located just beyond the 1/2 way mark on-course and at the Finish Line.
* Based on runner feedback, were excited to offer our 5K finishers an expanded variety of complimentary fruits and snacks just beyond the Finish Line!
PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW
* Free parking is available in any of the parking lots at the schools. Please do NOT park along School Road (including any marked for parking) to ensure course flow and safety.
* The 5K course is open to local traffic; please stay in the RIGHT lane only. Westons finest (WPD) and Road Safety personnel will be along the course to assist.
AWARDS
5K AWARDS
* Top 3 overall, male/female
* 5K Age Group Medals: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards will follow standard road race practices, with overall winners determined by gun time and age-group awards based on chip time. Consistent with most races, we do not double award the overall winners; overall award winners will be excluded from age-group award categories, allowing recognition of more participants.
KIDS FUN RUN AWARDS: Ribbons for all our youngest racers!
COURSE MAP
[Weston 5K Course Map]
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, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, and a water station.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Location: Weston High School Cafeteria
115 School Road, Weston, CT 06883.
Please enter through the doors by the flagpole; follow signs to the WHS cafeteria.
PACKET PICKUP HOURS:
* Thursday, May 21: 3pm - 6pm
* Friday, May 22: 3pm - 6pm
* Saturday, May 23 (Race Day): 7:00am - 8:15am
Note: Packets and/or Race Shirts not picked up by 8:15am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, will be reallocated to inventory for use with a potential participant. The event is rain or shine unless weather is deemed unsafe as determined by town officials. There are no refunds.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
KIDS FUN RUN & KIDS ZONE
* Located at the WHS Football field; the Kids Fun Run will take place on the WHS Track.
* 7 Kids Fun Run races (100 yd, 1/4 mile, 1 mile) will start promptly at 7:45am.
* Please plan to be on the track by 7:40am to begin lining up.
* Parents are welcome to run alongside their child, if desired. Participants will be awarded ribbons, with the speedsters earning Fun Run medals.
* The Fan Favorite, oversized Inflatable Obstacle Course awaits with Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, and a water station in the Kids Zone.
* WHS Student Government will be hosting a bake sale inside the school and at the Kids Fun Zone to help fund student activities, for those whod like to support their efforts
5K RUN/WALK
* 8 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am with a NEW 3-Wave start, based on your estimated 5K time.
* Please determine your Wave from the image below; there will be approx. 90 seconds between Waves. Your personal race time (chip/net time) starts when you cross the Start Line and ends as you cross the Finish Line.
* Timing is done through a ChronoTrack B-tag attached to your race bib. Please dont fold or bend and wear it facing FRONT for accurate timing.
* Water stations for 5K participants located just beyond the 1/2 way mark on-course and at the Finish Line.
* Based on runner feedback, were excited to offer our 5K finishers an expanded variety of complimentary fruits and snacks just beyond the Finish Line!
PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW
* Free parking is available in any of the parking lots at the schools. Please do NOT park along School Road (including any marked for parking) to ensure course flow and safety.
* The 5K course is open to local traffic; please stay in the RIGHT lane only. Westons finest (WPD) and Road Safety personnel will be along the course to assist.
AWARDS
5K AWARDS
* Top 3 overall, male/female
* 5K Age Group Medals: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards will follow standard road race practices, with overall winners determined by gun time and age-group awards based on chip time. Consistent with most races, we do not double award the overall winners; overall award winners will be excluded from age-group award categories, allowing recognition of more participants.
KIDS FUN RUN AWARDS: Ribbons for all our youngest racers!
COURSE MAP
[Weston 5K Course Map]
Races
-
5K Adult Run/Walk
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Race Shirt Included With Registration. Please Select Size:
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$47.50
CLOSED -
5K Student Run/Walk
Incl. $3.83 Fee & Race Shirt Included With Registration. Please Select Size:
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$36.83
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run Races
Incl. $2.61 Fee & Race Shirt Included With Registration. Please Select Size:
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$17.61
CLOSEDOur Kids Fun Run include 3 races for our youngest runners: the Dash, 1/4 mile & 1 mile events. Plus the popular Kids Fun Zone - featuring an oversized bouncy obstacle course and activities to keep the energy high all morning long!
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