Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wallingford, Connecticut
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Wallingford, South Central Connecticut! This beloved annual event, celebrating a nearly 50-year tradition, brings together the community to support local residents in need. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in a variety of race distances, including a spirited 5K run, a fun 1 Mile Youth Race for those under 14, and a Healthy Living 1K Walk. The 5K race kicks off at 9:10 AM, following the Youth Race and Walk at 9:00 AM.
Registration is available online until 8:30 AM on race day, and the first 200 participants in the 5K will receive a race shirt! Entry fees are affordable, with special rates for under 19 participants, making this event accessible to everyone. Don't miss the chance to join in the fun, compete for awards in various age categories, and celebrate community spirit in Wallingford!
Registration is available online until 8:30 AM on race day, and the first 200 participants in the 5K will receive a race shirt! Entry fees are affordable, with special rates for under 19 participants, making this event accessible to everyone. Don't miss the chance to join in the fun, compete for awards in various age categories, and celebrate community spirit in Wallingford!
Organiser's Description
Almost 50 years ago, Johanna Manfreda Fishbein started a tradition in Wallingford that would grow and change significantly over the years, bringing organizations throughout the town together to collaborate in an effort to support residents in need.
The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 5 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford.
Hope to see you there!
NOTE: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day. Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning. On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM
ENTRY FEES
* 5K Race - 19+ Yrs - $30 before Oct 1, thereafter $35
* Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability
* 5K Race - Under 19 - $5 (No shirt provided)
* 1 Mile Youth Race - Under 14 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!) - $5
* Healthy Living 1K Walk - $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants)
* Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability
* NOTE:
* Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
* Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Early Bib Pickup - Friday, October 3
* Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM
* Youth Race & Healthy Living Walk Start - 9:00AM
* 5K Run Start - 9:10AM
AWARDS
* Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners
* Top finisher in each 5K Race age category
* 1-9 yrs
* 10-14 yrs
* 15-19 yrs
* 20-29 yrs
* 30-39 yrs
* 40-49 yrs
* 50-59 yrs
* 60-69 yrs
* 70-79 yrs
* 80+ yrs
* Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category
The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 5 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford.
Hope to see you there!
NOTE: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day. Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning. On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM
ENTRY FEES
* 5K Race - 19+ Yrs - $30 before Oct 1, thereafter $35
* Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability
* 5K Race - Under 19 - $5 (No shirt provided)
* 1 Mile Youth Race - Under 14 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!) - $5
* Healthy Living 1K Walk - $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants)
* Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability
* NOTE:
* Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
* Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Early Bib Pickup - Friday, October 3
* Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM
* Youth Race & Healthy Living Walk Start - 9:00AM
* 5K Run Start - 9:10AM
AWARDS
* Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners
* Top finisher in each 5K Race age category
* 1-9 yrs
* 10-14 yrs
* 15-19 yrs
* 20-29 yrs
* 30-39 yrs
* 40-49 yrs
* 50-59 yrs
* 60-69 yrs
* 70-79 yrs
* 80+ yrs
* Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category
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