No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk

  • Date Sat 27th September 2025 - Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location North Stonington, Connecticut
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the inspiring No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk, taking place from September 27 to October 4, 2025, in beautiful North Stonington, Southeastern Connecticut! This uplifting event kicks off on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 AM at the Athletic Fields at Wheeler High School. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K race that traverses fields, tracks, and trails, or a more leisurely 2-mile fitness walk.

All proceeds from this event support the Defeat MSA Alliance, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on helping patients, raising awareness about multiple system atrophy (MSA), and advocating for research and education. Enjoy a day filled with local vendors, live music, and fun activities for kids, with free childcare available! Be sure to pre-register by September 20 to save $5 and secure your complimentary event t-shirt while supplies last. Plus, all registrants will have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes from local businesses. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference and honor those battling MSA!

Organiser's Description

ALL PROCEEDS RAISED SUPPORT DEFEAT MSA ALLIANCE [https://defeatmsa.org/], A NON-PROFIT THAT ASPIRES TO SUPPORT PATIENTS, EDUCATE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS, NURTURE PROMISING RESEARCH AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MSA COMMUNITY. WHAT IS MSA? LEARN MORE ABOUT MSA FROM THE MAYO CLINIC [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-system-atrophy/symptoms-causes/syc-20356153].



A 5K; FIELD, TRACK & TRAIL RACE, TWO MILE FITNESS WALK

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LOCAL VENDORS, MUSIC ADD TO THE FUN!

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FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, ADD ON AT THE END OF REGISTRATION.



WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 10:00



WHERE: ATHLETIC FIELDS AT WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL AND ADJACENT TOWN RECREATION FIELD

297 NORWICH WESTERLY RD., NORTH STONINGTON.



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PRE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 20TH FOR $5 OFF

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TEE SHIRTS: PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE TEE SHIRT, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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ALL REGISTRANTS IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF SEVERAL RAFFLE PRIZES DONATED BY NORTH STONINGTON BUSINESSES.

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PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACE, AWARDS TO OVERALL TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH CATEGORY:

DIVISIONS

>13-20
>21-39
>30-39
>40-49
>50-59
>60-69
>70-79
>80 & UP



THIS WALK IS IN MEMORY OF MY SISTER, VICTORIA SCHNEIDER, AND SO MANY OTHERS WHO ARE STILL BATTLING THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE EVERY DAY. I'M WALKING BECAUSE MANY OF THEM CANNOT. PLEASE READ THEIR STORIES. HTTPS://DEFEATMSA.ORG/GIVING-PROGRAMS/ [https://defeatmsa.org/giving-programs/]



INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE DAY VENDOR OR SPONSOR? PLEASE EMAIL US AT: [email protected]

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Races

  • Defeat MSA 5K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    This run will take place on the Wheeler High School Cross Country trail. All field / track / trail. Times will be posted by the end of Race Day. Online registration closes at 4:00 pm on 9/27. On site registration and check-in starts at 8:30 am. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for both Men & Women in each division Free on site child care provided.
  • Defeat MSA Fitness Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    This walk will take place on the Wheeler High School Cross Country trail. All field / track / trail. Check-in starts at 8:30 am.
  • Virtual Support- Walk/Run When and Where You Want

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.20

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297 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington, 06359, CT, United States

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