Come Out & Run 5k
- Date Sun 15th September 2024
- Location Wilton, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Come Out & Run 5K on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the beautiful town of Wilton, Western Connecticut! This vibrant community event, presented by Wilton Pride and Wilton Library, celebrates PRIDE, diversity, and inclusivity in honor of National Coming Out Day. Open to everyone, this family-friendly gathering promotes camaraderie and empowerment, making it a perfect day for runners, walkers, kids, strollers, and even leashed dogs.
Participants in the 5K can look forward to an exciting day filled with music, festivities, and delicious food, along with post-race celebrations. Each participant will receive a cotton t-shirt and digital race photos, while kids under 10 can join for free! Competitive spirits can vie for fantastic prizes, including generous gift baskets from local sponsors for the top three overall runners, along with special awards for the best dressed in various categories. Don’t miss this chance to unite in support of our LGBTQ+ community and have a blast while doing it!
Participants in the 5K can look forward to an exciting day filled with music, festivities, and delicious food, along with post-race celebrations. Each participant will receive a cotton t-shirt and digital race photos, while kids under 10 can join for free! Competitive spirits can vie for fantastic prizes, including generous gift baskets from local sponsors for the top three overall runners, along with special awards for the best dressed in various categories. Don’t miss this chance to unite in support of our LGBTQ+ community and have a blast while doing it!
Organiser's Description
A COMMUNITY EVENT PRESENTED BY WILTON PRIDE & WILTON LIBRARY
Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the inaugural Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day.
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQ+ 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:
5K Race: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall runners.
1st Prize: Ridgefield Running Company Swag & $25 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
2nd Prize: Wilton Celebration Basket including swag from Rise Doughnuts, Classically Cate, Blue Star Bazaar! & $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
3rd Prize Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
Pride Best Dressed Contest: Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
* Best Embodiment of PRIDE: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
* Best Use of Color: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
* Most Creative Use of Flare: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the inaugural Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day.
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQ+ 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:
5K Race: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall runners.
1st Prize: Ridgefield Running Company Swag & $25 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
2nd Prize: Wilton Celebration Basket including swag from Rise Doughnuts, Classically Cate, Blue Star Bazaar! & $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
3rd Prize Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
Pride Best Dressed Contest: Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
* Best Embodiment of PRIDE: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
* Best Use of Color: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
* Most Creative Use of Flare: $15 Ridgefield Running Company Gift Card
Races
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Adult & Kids (age10+) Registration
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th September 2024
$27.50
CLOSED -
Kids Under 10 Registration
Sun 15th September 2024
Free
CLOSED
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