Hat City Dash
From Danbury Police Department
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Danbury, Connecticut
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Hat City Dash, an exciting race event taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in beautiful Danbury, Western Connecticut! Organized by the Danbury Police Department, this family-friendly race offers a flat course perfect for runners of all levels. Participants will start and finish on Kenosia Avenue, heading northbound until they reach Christopher Columbus Avenue, where they'll loop back to the start/finish line. Runners can choose from various distances and enjoy a lively post-race celebration at Elicit Brewing, featuring live music by Kenny Mehler and awards for the top three men and women, who will receive gift cards from CT Run Co.
As an added bonus, every runner aged 21 and over will receive a free beer from Elicit Brewing with valid proof of registration! Don’t forget to register by May 10th to guarantee your race shirt. This event is not only about running; it's about supporting a worthy cause, as all proceeds will go toward funding a child's higher education for a police officer. With plenty of parking available and early bib pickup on June 4th, this event promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Join us rain or shine for the Hat City Dash and make a
As an added bonus, every runner aged 21 and over will receive a free beer from Elicit Brewing with valid proof of registration! Don’t forget to register by May 10th to guarantee your race shirt. This event is not only about running; it's about supporting a worthy cause, as all proceeds will go toward funding a child's higher education for a police officer. With plenty of parking available and early bib pickup on June 4th, this event promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Join us rain or shine for the Hat City Dash and make a
Organiser's Description
A free beer from Elicit Brewing will be given to any runner age 21+, with valid proof of sign up.
Awards and post race party at Elicit Brewing.
Gift cards from CT Run Co for top three men and top three women.
Shirts will be available for all runners who sign up before May 10th. After that, we can't guarantee one.
This race will start and finish on Kenosia Avenue. Runners will begin the race heading northbound until they reach Christopher Columbus Avenue. From there, runners will continue around the cul-de-sac and head back towards the start/finish line. The course is flat and will have a hydration table set up around the halfway point. There will be a post race party and awards at Elicit Brewing following the race with live music by Kenny Mehler.
Every dollar raised from this race will go toward supporting an officers childs higher education fund. At the end of the event, a recipient will be randomly chosen by an independent third party.
There will be plenty of parking available on race day at the Elicit Brewing lot, located at 15 Backus Avenue.
Early bib pickup will be available at Elicit Brewing on June 4th, from 6-9pm.
Discounts for group/teams.
This event will be rain or shine.
Awards and post race party at Elicit Brewing.
Gift cards from CT Run Co for top three men and top three women.
Shirts will be available for all runners who sign up before May 10th. After that, we can't guarantee one.
This race will start and finish on Kenosia Avenue. Runners will begin the race heading northbound until they reach Christopher Columbus Avenue. From there, runners will continue around the cul-de-sac and head back towards the start/finish line. The course is flat and will have a hydration table set up around the halfway point. There will be a post race party and awards at Elicit Brewing following the race with live music by Kenny Mehler.
Every dollar raised from this race will go toward supporting an officers childs higher education fund. At the end of the event, a recipient will be randomly chosen by an independent third party.
There will be plenty of parking available on race day at the Elicit Brewing lot, located at 15 Backus Avenue.
Early bib pickup will be available at Elicit Brewing on June 4th, from 6-9pm.
Discounts for group/teams.
This event will be rain or shine.
Races
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Hat City Dash 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$48.70
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Location
15 Backus Avenue, Danbury, 06810, CT, United States
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