Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wilton, Connecticut
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for the second annual Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the beautiful town of Wilton, Western Connecticut! This vibrant community event, held in collaboration with the Prospector Theater, promises a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. The scenic 5K trail is perfect for everyone, whether you’re an avid runner, a casual walker, or just looking to enjoy a day out with family and friends.
By participating in the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint, you'll not only enjoy a fantastic day of exercise and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a meaningful cause. Your involvement helps the Prospector Theater, a non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Join us for a day of joy and camaraderie, and help us transform passions into professions while making a difference in the lives of many!
By participating in the Gemstone Sparkle Sprint, you'll not only enjoy a fantastic day of exercise and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a meaningful cause. Your involvement helps the Prospector Theater, a non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Join us for a day of joy and camaraderie, and help us transform passions into professions while making a difference in the lives of many!
Organiser's Description
THE SECOND ANNUAL GEMSTONE SPARKLE SPRINT, A VIBRANT COMMUNITY EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PROSPECTOR THEATER.
THIS FUN-FILLED DAY WILL FEATURE FOOD, DRINKS, AND A SCENIC 5K TRAIL SUITABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES. WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT GEMSTONE.
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE GEMSTONE SPARKLE SPRINT, YOULL BE SUPPORTING OUR MISSION TO EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. YOUR INVOLVEMENT HELPS THE PROSPECTOR GROW AND CONTINUE TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
_THE PROSPECTOR IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPETITIVE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A FIRST-RUN MOVIE THEATER AND ONLINE POPCORN BUSINESS. EMPLOYEES OF THE PROSPECTOR ARE KNOWN AS PROSPECTS. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF OUR WORKFORCE SELF-IDENTIFY WITH A DISABILITY. WE SPARKLE, SHINE, AND TRANSFORM PASSIONS INTO PROFESSIONS WHILE EARNING PAYCHECKS WITH COMPETITIVE WAGES._
THIS FUN-FILLED DAY WILL FEATURE FOOD, DRINKS, AND A SCENIC 5K TRAIL SUITABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES. WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT GEMSTONE.
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE GEMSTONE SPARKLE SPRINT, YOULL BE SUPPORTING OUR MISSION TO EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. YOUR INVOLVEMENT HELPS THE PROSPECTOR GROW AND CONTINUE TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
_THE PROSPECTOR IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPETITIVE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A FIRST-RUN MOVIE THEATER AND ONLINE POPCORN BUSINESS. EMPLOYEES OF THE PROSPECTOR ARE KNOWN AS PROSPECTS. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF OUR WORKFORCE SELF-IDENTIFY WITH A DISABILITY. WE SPARKLE, SHINE, AND TRANSFORM PASSIONS INTO PROFESSIONS WHILE EARNING PAYCHECKS WITH COMPETITIVE WAGES._
Races
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5K Trail Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 25 JUN -
Sparkling Spectator
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROW
Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k
