Vanessa's / 5k Memorial Walk/Run
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Naugatuck, Connecticut
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in Naugatuck, Naugatuck Valley, for the heartfelt Vanessa's 5k Memorial Walk/Run, a day dedicated to honoring the life of Vanessa and fostering awareness around suicide prevention. This uplifting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to come together in a spirit of love and support for Vanessa's family.
Whether you choose to walk or run the scenic 5k course, your participation will contribute to a greater cause. We are thrilled to have the support of local community members, including Carlos A. Santos, Attorney at Law, who generously sponsored shirts for Vanessa's family. These shirts will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going directly to support them. Additionally, DJ JWil will be on hand to ensure the atmosphere is lively and celebratory as he serves as the event's MC. Together, we can show that community means standing side by side in times of need. Mark your calendars and be part of an inspiring day where all paces and all faces unite for a meaningful cause!
Whether you choose to walk or run the scenic 5k course, your participation will contribute to a greater cause. We are thrilled to have the support of local community members, including Carlos A. Santos, Attorney at Law, who generously sponsored shirts for Vanessa's family. These shirts will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going directly to support them. Additionally, DJ JWil will be on hand to ensure the atmosphere is lively and celebratory as he serves as the event's MC. Together, we can show that community means standing side by side in times of need. Mark your calendars and be part of an inspiring day where all paces and all faces unite for a meaningful cause!
Organiser's Description
Sunday, October 4th, Run Club 203 will come together for something much bigger than miles.
We will walk and run in memory of Vanessa, to honor her life, surround her family with love and support, and help bring greater awareness to suicide prevention.
We also want to recognize two people who have stepped up to help make this day even more meaningful
Carlos A. Santos, Attorney at Law, generously sponsored shirts for Vanessas family. The shirts will be available for purchase at the event, and 100% of the proceeds from shirt sales will go directly to Vanessas family.
DJ JWil has also volunteered his time to MC the event, helping us make this day as special and meaningful as possible.
We truly appreciate Carlos and DJ JWil for stepping up, giving back, and supporting Vanessas family and our community. This is what community is all aboutpeople coming together and showing up for one another when it matters most.
Whether you walk, run, buy a shirt, donate, or simply show up to support us, we hope youll join us. No one has to do anything more than show up and be part of a community standing together for Vanessa and her family.
All paces. All faces. One community.
We will walk and run in memory of Vanessa, to honor her life, surround her family with love and support, and help bring greater awareness to suicide prevention.
We also want to recognize two people who have stepped up to help make this day even more meaningful
Carlos A. Santos, Attorney at Law, generously sponsored shirts for Vanessas family. The shirts will be available for purchase at the event, and 100% of the proceeds from shirt sales will go directly to Vanessas family.
DJ JWil has also volunteered his time to MC the event, helping us make this day as special and meaningful as possible.
We truly appreciate Carlos and DJ JWil for stepping up, giving back, and supporting Vanessas family and our community. This is what community is all aboutpeople coming together and showing up for one another when it matters most.
Whether you walk, run, buy a shirt, donate, or simply show up to support us, we hope youll join us. No one has to do anything more than show up and be part of a community standing together for Vanessa and her family.
All paces. All faces. One community.
Races
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Vanessa's / 5k Memorial Walk/Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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64 Church Street, Naugatuck, 06770, CT, United States
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