PATH TO THE PARADE 5K
- Date Fri 21st August 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Hamden, Connecticut
- Price $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Hamden, South Central Connecticut! This USATF certified 5K course is designed for speed and excitement, featuring a flat and fast out-and-back route along the picturesque Farmington Canal Trail. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or even bringing your leashed dog, this event welcomes everyone to join in on the fun while supporting a great cause—the funding of the 2027 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The festivities kick off at Devonshire Hall, located at 109 Sanford Street, where you'll not only enjoy the race but also receive a guaranteed race t-shirt with your registration by August 9, 2026. Don't miss the chance for early packet pick-up at Woodbridge Running Company on August 19 and 20. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with special offers and entertainment at the Playwright Irish Pub. Share your race day memories with us using #NHVPARADE and make this a day to remember!
The festivities kick off at Devonshire Hall, located at 109 Sanford Street, where you'll not only enjoy the race but also receive a guaranteed race t-shirt with your registration by August 9, 2026. Don't miss the chance for early packet pick-up at Woodbridge Running Company on August 19 and 20. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with special offers and entertainment at the Playwright Irish Pub. Share your race day memories with us using #NHVPARADE and make this a day to remember!
Organiser's Description
USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE. _FLAT AND FAST_, OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE SCENIC FARMINGTON CANAL TRAIL IN HAMDEN, CT.
START AND FINISH DEVONSHIRE HALL,109 SANFORD STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06514
FARMINGTON CANAL PATH IS OFF ROAD, WIDE AND PAVED. COME RUN OR WALK AND HELP US ON OUR PATH TO FUND THE 2027 GREATER NEW HAVEN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE. RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME.
RACE -T SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH REGISTRATION THROUGH SUNDAY AUGUST 9, 2026
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AT WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY - 7 LANDIN ST. WOODBRIDGE, CT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2PM-6 PM
SHARE YOUR PICTURES AT #NHVPARADE
JOIN US AT A POST RACE CELEBRATION WITH SPECIALS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB,1232 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517
START AND FINISH DEVONSHIRE HALL,109 SANFORD STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06514
FARMINGTON CANAL PATH IS OFF ROAD, WIDE AND PAVED. COME RUN OR WALK AND HELP US ON OUR PATH TO FUND THE 2027 GREATER NEW HAVEN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE. RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME.
RACE -T SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH REGISTRATION THROUGH SUNDAY AUGUST 9, 2026
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AT WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY - 7 LANDIN ST. WOODBRIDGE, CT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2PM-6 PM
SHARE YOUR PICTURES AT #NHVPARADE
JOIN US AT A POST RACE CELEBRATION WITH SPECIALS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB,1232 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517
Races
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Path to the Parade 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 21st August 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$35.00
Post race party at the Playwright Irish Pub, 1232 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT with entertainment. Bring your friends and family. to help us kick off the parade season! -
Path to the Parade 5k WALK
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 21st August 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$35.00
Not up to running? Walkers welcome! -
Path to the Parade 5k Virtual Race
Incl. T-Shirt
$35.00
Can't make it race day? Join in the fun on your own and share your results. Register by August 9, 2026 to receive a race t-shirt. T-shirts can be mailed to you. * Virtual participants cannot win overall or age group award since included in official race timing.
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