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 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5K Road Race & Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful New London, Southeastern Connecticut! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up your running shoes and take part in a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course that begins at Fort Trumbull State Park, featuring stunning views of the Thames River.
Race day excitement kicks off at 7:30 AM with check-in, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. Whether you're running, jogging, or walking, every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause, with proceeds benefiting the Coast Guard Foundation and its tragedy assistance program for members and their families. Don’t miss your chance to receive a limited edition inaugural coin if you’re among the first 100 registrants! Make a difference in your community while celebrating the legacy of those who served—mark your calendars and join us for a day of remembrance, camaraderie, and fun!
Race day excitement kicks off at 7:30 AM with check-in, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. Whether you're running, jogging, or walking, every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause, with proceeds benefiting the Coast Guard Foundation and its tragedy assistance program for members and their families. Don’t miss your chance to receive a limited edition inaugural coin if you’re among the first 100 registrants! Make a difference in your community while celebrating the legacy of those who served—mark your calendars and join us for a day of remembrance, camaraderie, and fun!
Organiser's Description
****PARTICIPANTS! PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL TONIGHT AT 6PM FOR OUR PRE-RACE EMAIL!***
THE EMAIL WILL INCLUDE ANY AND ALL UPDATES FOR RACE DAY INCLUDING PARKING, WEATHER, EVENT SCHEDULE, AND MORE!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: DDESTEFANO@COASTGUARDFOUNDATION.ORG
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:
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!)
PARKING:
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FOR PARKING:
Walbach St
Smith St
Trumbull St
Bowditch St
Additional Parking is available at the New London Community Recreation Center.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING CAN BE FOUND AT THE FORT TRUMBULL VISITOR CENTER
_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_
THE EMAIL WILL INCLUDE ANY AND ALL UPDATES FOR RACE DAY INCLUDING PARKING, WEATHER, EVENT SCHEDULE, AND MORE!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: DDESTEFANO@COASTGUARDFOUNDATION.ORG
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:
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!)
PARKING:
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING STREETS FOR PARKING:
Walbach St
Smith St
Trumbull St
Bowditch St
Additional Parking is available at the New London Community Recreation Center.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING CAN BE FOUND AT THE FORT TRUMBULL VISITOR CENTER
_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_
Races
-
Run to Remember 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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