Jamaica Relief Fundraiser Run & Walk

  • Date Wed 5th November 2025
  • Time 6:15PM EST
  • Location West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the Jamaica Relief Fundraiser Run & Walk on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, in West Hartford, Capitol! This uplifting event is designed to support our Jamaican friends and community affected by the devastating Hurricane Melissa. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to walk or run along our scenic routes, which include a 1-2 mile and a 3-4 mile option, starting at 6:15 PM.

In addition to getting active for a great cause, you'll have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including 35 pairs of shoes from top brands like HOKA, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, and Saucony, as well as entries to local and destination races such as the Blue Back Mitten Run 5K and Marine Corps Marathon. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event, with all proceeds supporting the CT Caribbean Disaster Relief Coalition. Join us in making a meaningful impact for Jamaica and other Caribbean islands while enjoying a fun evening of community spirit! Don't forget to wear your visibility gear for safety, and arrive early for parking and registration. Let's come together to make a difference!

Organiser's Description

In light of the recent devastation of Hurricane Melissa, we are supporting our Jamaican friends and community with a fundraiser run and walk for Jamaica.

All are welcome to walk, run and donate. Donate to raise money for relief efforts and to join our raffle. We are raffling off 35 pairs of shoes - 5 each from HOKA, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS and Saucony. Plus, we are raffling off several race entries to local and destination races, including the Blue Back Mitten Run 5K, Peachtree 10K and Marine Corps Marathon. You must be physically present at the raffle to be a raffle winner, but you are welcome to donate online or in-person.

All proceeds raised will go to the CT Caribbean Disaster Relief Coalition, led by the West Indian Foundation, a 501c(3) charity. You can donate online here [https://www.westindianfoundation.org/ct-caribbean-disaster-fund]. Join us in making a difference for Jamaica and other Caribean islands affected by Hurricane Melissa. You can share your receipt at the night of the event to claim your raffle tickets or donate in-person.

$5 for 1 Raffle Ticket

$20 for 5 Raffle Tickets

$50 for 15 Raffle Tickets

There will be a 1-2-mile and a 3-4-mile route to walk or run, leaving the store at 6:15pm. Routes will be printed and available at the event as well as shared digitally on our social media ahead of the event. The raffle will happen once runners and walkers have returned to the store.

Visibility gear is required at our run/walk for safety. We have extra reflective vests you may borrow for run/walk.

We have limited parking available at the store, but there are free and paid parking options on nearby streets. Please arrive early to find parking, grab a printed route, donate and enter the raffle.

Races

  • Jamaica Relief Fundraiser 3-4 Mile Route

    Wed 5th November 2025 (6:15PM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    3-4 Mile Run
  • Jamaica Relief Fundraiser 1-2 Mile Route

    Wed 5th November 2025 (6:15PM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    1-2-Mile Walk, Jog or Run

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Location

1003-B Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107, West Hartford, 06107, CT, United States

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