Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

  • Date Sun 6th October 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Wallingford, Connecticut
  • Price $5.00 - $35.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in beautiful Wallingford, South Central Connecticut! Celebrating nearly 50 years of community spirit, this vibrant event brings together local organizations and residents to promote health and wellness while supporting those in need.

Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 5K run for adults and youth, as well as a 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 9:00 AM start for the youth race and the Healthy Living Walk. With early registration available online and a chance to collect your race bib in advance, this year's event promises to be smooth and enjoyable. Donโ€™t miss your chance to earn awards in various age categories and be part of a longstanding tradition that strengthens our community. Get ready to lace up your shoes and make a difference 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 6 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford.

Hope to see you there!

NOTE: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30 am 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 9:00 am

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 at Wallingford Family YMCA - Friday Oct 4
* Race day check at Wallingford Family YMCA opens - 7:30AM
* Youth race start - 09:00AM
* Healthy Living Walk - 09:00AM
* 5K run start - 09:10AM

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

Races

  • 5K Run

    Includes Long Sleeve Race Shirt

    Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    CLOSED
  • Healthy Living 1K Walk

    Includes Short Sleeve Walk T-Shirt

    Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $10.00

    CLOSED
  • Youth Race

    Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $5.00

    CLOSED

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Location

81 S Elm St, Wallingford, 06492, CT, United States

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