Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5K Road Race & Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the beautiful city of New London, Southeastern Connecticut! This uplifting event invites you to honor the courageous men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow Coast Guard families, veterans, and community members as we celebrate their legacy and ensure they are never forgotten.
The 5K race, starting at 9:00 AM at Fort Trumbull State Park, features a flat and fast out-and-back course with stunning views of the Thames River, making it perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities. There's even a Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM, allowing young ones to get in on the action for free! Registration fees for the 5K range from $35 to $50, depending on when you sign up, and military veterans can enjoy a special discount. Proceeds from the event will support the Coast Guard Foundation and its tragedy assistance program, ensuring that the sacrifices of our service members are honored and remembered. Don't miss out on this meaningful day – sign up now
The 5K race, starting at 9:00 AM at Fort Trumbull State Park, features a flat and fast out-and-back course with stunning views of the Thames River, making it perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities. There's even a Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM, allowing young ones to get in on the action for free! Registration fees for the 5K range from $35 to $50, depending on when you sign up, and military veterans can enjoy a special discount. Proceeds from the event will support the Coast Guard Foundation and its tragedy assistance program, ensuring that the sacrifices of our service members are honored and remembered. Don't miss out on this meaningful day – sign up now
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE INAUGURAL COAST GUARD FOUNDATION RUN TO REMEMBER - NEW LONDON 5K ROAD RACE & WALK!
Connect and be part of a community coming together to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up, show your support, and join fellow Coast Guard families, service members, veterans, and community members as we remember their courage, celebrate their legacy, and ensure they are never forgotten!
_TAKE A STEP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!_
Proceeds support the Coast Guard Foundation and the tragedy assistance program for our United States Coast Guard members and their families.
ENTRY FEES: (Please note the entry prices below do not include processing fees)
5K:
SEPT. 1 - OCT. 3: $35
OCT. 4 - OCT. 15: $40
OCT. 16 - RACE DAY: $50
MILITARY/VETERAN DISCOUNT: $10 OFF
KIDS FUN RUN - FREE!
(1/2 mile run; Registration still required!)
_***THE FIRST 100 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE OUR INAUGURAL 2026 CGF RUN TO REMEMBER - NEW LONDON COIN!***_
T-SHIRTS:
Limited Edition - Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember T-Shirts available for $30.
_PROCEEDS FROM THESE SHIRTS GO DIRECTLY TO OUR TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM!_
(Can purchase during registration or on race day!)
_EVENT SCHEDULE:_
_RACE DAY CHECK-IN OPENS AT 7:30AM_
_KIDS FUN RUN - 8:45AM_
_CGF RUN TO REMEMBER 5K START - 9:00AM_
_AWARDS & REFRESHMENTS TO CONCLUDE!_
_THE COURSE:_
5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC.
The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park!
This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
ALL RUNNERS, JOGGERS, AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
Strollers welcomed!
_AWARDS:_
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS:
14 & Under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70+
_INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER?_
_PLEASE CONTACT: DDESTEFANO@COASTGUARDFOUNDATION.ORG_
Connect and be part of a community coming together to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up, show your support, and join fellow Coast Guard families, service members, veterans, and community members as we remember their courage, celebrate their legacy, and ensure they are never forgotten!
_TAKE A STEP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!_
Proceeds support the Coast Guard Foundation and the tragedy assistance program for our United States Coast Guard members and their families.
ENTRY FEES: (Please note the entry prices below do not include processing fees)
5K:
SEPT. 1 - OCT. 3: $35
OCT. 4 - OCT. 15: $40
OCT. 16 - RACE DAY: $50
MILITARY/VETERAN DISCOUNT: $10 OFF
KIDS FUN RUN - FREE!
(1/2 mile run; Registration still required!)
_***THE FIRST 100 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE OUR INAUGURAL 2026 CGF RUN TO REMEMBER - NEW LONDON COIN!***_
T-SHIRTS:
Limited Edition - Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember T-Shirts available for $30.
_PROCEEDS FROM THESE SHIRTS GO DIRECTLY TO OUR TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM!_
(Can purchase during registration or on race day!)
_EVENT SCHEDULE:_
_RACE DAY CHECK-IN OPENS AT 7:30AM_
_KIDS FUN RUN - 8:45AM_
_CGF RUN TO REMEMBER 5K START - 9:00AM_
_AWARDS & REFRESHMENTS TO CONCLUDE!_
_THE COURSE:_
5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC.
The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park!
This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
ALL RUNNERS, JOGGERS, AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
Strollers welcomed!
_AWARDS:_
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS:
14 & Under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70+
_INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER?_
_PLEASE CONTACT: DDESTEFANO@COASTGUARDFOUNDATION.ORG_
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Location
Fort Trumbull, New London, 06320, CT, United States
Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk
