Come Out & Run 5k
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wilton, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Second Annual Come Out & Run 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the vibrant community of Wilton, Western Connecticut! This exciting event celebrates PRIDE, diversity, and inclusivity in honor of National Coming Out Day, and it promises to be a fantastic day for everyone. Whether you're a runner, walker, or just want to enjoy the festivities with family and friends, this community celebration welcomes all—kids, strollers, and leashed dogs included!
The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with pre-race warm-ups starting at 8:45 AM. Participants will receive a cotton t-shirt, digital race photos, and access to post-race festivities featuring music, food, and fun activities. Prizes await the top runners in both adult and kid categories, along with exciting awards for the best dressed in various categories. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uplift and support our LGBTQIA+ community while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and joy. Mark your calendars and be part of this spirited event in Wilton!
The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with pre-race warm-ups starting at 8:45 AM. Participants will receive a cotton t-shirt, digital race photos, and access to post-race festivities featuring music, food, and fun activities. Prizes await the top runners in both adult and kid categories, along with exciting awards for the best dressed in various categories. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uplift and support our LGBTQIA+ community while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and joy. Mark your calendars and be part of this spirited event in Wilton!
Organiser's Description
A COMMUNITY EVENT PRESENTED BY WILTON PRIDE & WILTON LIBRARY
Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the Second Annual Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day. [https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day]
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly, pet friendly, event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Part 5K, part community party, the event will feature music, festivities, food, flare, prizes, and much more. Runners, Walkers, Kids, Strollers and Leashed Dogs are welcome.
Kids under 10 are free!
All 5k participants will receive a cotton t-shirt, digital race photos, post race festivities and more!
THE AWARDS: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall adult runners AND kid runners.
1ST PRIZE: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, one month free at Burn Boot Camp & $30 Vital Stretch Gift Card
2ND PRIZE: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, & $20 Vital Stretch Gift Card
3RD PRIZE: Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Vital Stretch Gift Card
KIDS PRIZES: Top 3 fastest winners each get a $15 gift card from Wild Child
PRIDE BEST DRESSED CONTEST:
Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
*
BEST EMBODIMENT OF PRIDE: $15 Rise Doughnut Gift Card
*
BEST USE OF COLOR: $15 Classically Cate Gift Card
*
MOST CREATIVE USE OF FLARE: $15 Signature Style Gift Card
PACKET PICKUP
_PRE-RACE:_ Friday, September 12 from 3:00 PM to 5 PM & Saturday, September 13 10:00 am TO NOON @ Wilton Library
_DAY OF: _7:45 -8:45 AM @ Wilton Green
_Yes, someone else may pick up your race packet for you. We strongly recommend picking up your packet before race day to avoid lines._ _Packets will not be shipped._
RACE DAY TIMELINE
7:45 AM Packet pick-up and race day registration
8:45 AM Burn Boot Camp pre-race warm up and dance
9:00 AM 5K Race starts
9:15 AM Post race festivities - check out our sponsor and vendor exhibits
10:30 AM Awards ceremony and post race festivities continue
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
Packet pickup opens at 7:45 AM. There are always lines at Packet Pickup. For a stress-free morning, we advise picking up on Friday or Saturday at Wilton Library. (Someone can pick up your packet for you.)
We suggest arriving no later than 8:30 AM
Restrooms will be available at Wilton Library beginning at 7:45 AM
Please allow enough time to park and get to the start.
Post race snacks and refreshments on the Green for all participants
The 5K will have one water station
PARKING & DROP-OFFS
There will be ample parking around Wilton Town Center. If you will be getting dropped off, please get dropped off at Wilton Library.
Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the Second Annual Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day. [https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day]
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly, pet friendly, event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Part 5K, part community party, the event will feature music, festivities, food, flare, prizes, and much more. Runners, Walkers, Kids, Strollers and Leashed Dogs are welcome.
Kids under 10 are free!
All 5k participants will receive a cotton t-shirt, digital race photos, post race festivities and more!
THE AWARDS: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall adult runners AND kid runners.
1ST PRIZE: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, one month free at Burn Boot Camp & $30 Vital Stretch Gift Card
2ND PRIZE: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, & $20 Vital Stretch Gift Card
3RD PRIZE: Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Vital Stretch Gift Card
KIDS PRIZES: Top 3 fastest winners each get a $15 gift card from Wild Child
PRIDE BEST DRESSED CONTEST:
Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
*
BEST EMBODIMENT OF PRIDE: $15 Rise Doughnut Gift Card
*
BEST USE OF COLOR: $15 Classically Cate Gift Card
*
MOST CREATIVE USE OF FLARE: $15 Signature Style Gift Card
PACKET PICKUP
_PRE-RACE:_ Friday, September 12 from 3:00 PM to 5 PM & Saturday, September 13 10:00 am TO NOON @ Wilton Library
_DAY OF: _7:45 -8:45 AM @ Wilton Green
_Yes, someone else may pick up your race packet for you. We strongly recommend picking up your packet before race day to avoid lines._ _Packets will not be shipped._
RACE DAY TIMELINE
7:45 AM Packet pick-up and race day registration
8:45 AM Burn Boot Camp pre-race warm up and dance
9:00 AM 5K Race starts
9:15 AM Post race festivities - check out our sponsor and vendor exhibits
10:30 AM Awards ceremony and post race festivities continue
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
Packet pickup opens at 7:45 AM. There are always lines at Packet Pickup. For a stress-free morning, we advise picking up on Friday or Saturday at Wilton Library. (Someone can pick up your packet for you.)
We suggest arriving no later than 8:30 AM
Restrooms will be available at Wilton Library beginning at 7:45 AM
Please allow enough time to park and get to the start.
Post race snacks and refreshments on the Green for all participants
The 5K will have one water station
PARKING & DROP-OFFS
There will be ample parking around Wilton Town Center. If you will be getting dropped off, please get dropped off at Wilton Library.
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