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Franklinton 10 Miler and 5K

Walk · 10 mi · 5K · Marathon

4/4/2026 · Columbus, OH

Listed Dec 30, 2015

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Test your winter training with a 10 Miler or 5K on paved Scioto Greenway Trails in Columbus, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, complete with shirts and finisher medals.

Dyngus Day 5k Run

Walk · 5K

4/4/2026 · Buffalo, NY

Listed Feb 12, 2026

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Celebrate Dyngus Day with a purpose at this inaugural 5K run/walk through Buffalo's beautiful Delaware Park, supporting Matt Urban Human Services.

Easter Run Forrest Run

Fun Run · Walk · 5K · 1 mi

4/4/2026 · Kearney, NE

Listed Mar 6, 2026

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Join the Easter Run Forrest Run, a heartwarming 5K fun run and 1-mile wag walk, to help sweet Forrest get the medical care he needs. Bring your leashed pup and

Bunny Fun Run

Fun Run · 2 mi

4/4/2026 · Apex, NC

Listed Mar 22, 2026

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Social & Festive

Hop into spring with this delightful 2-mile Bunny Fun Run in Apex, NC, featuring an Easter egg hunt, a bunny hop relay, and provided bunny ears!

Running For Restoration 5k

5K · 5 mi

4/4/2026 · Valdese, NC

Listed Jan 10, 2026

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Beginner Friendly

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Run for a cause at the annual Running For Restoration 5k in Valdese, featuring a scenic course through McGalliard Falls Park and along the greenway.

Tyler Arboretum 10k Trail Run

10K

4/4/2026 · Media, PA

Listed Feb 4, 2026

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Challenge yourself on the trails of the beautiful Tyler Arboretum in this unique 10k, part of the USATF Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Grand Prix Series.

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Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach RunSponsored · Run4aCause

Walk · 4 mi · 2 mi · 0.3 mi · Fun Run

4/4/2026 · Daytona Beach, FL

Listed Apr 12, 2015

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Kids & Youth

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Join Daytona Beach's historic Easter Beach Run, offering 2-mile and 4-mile options on the sand, plus fun races for kids, all with a festive, scenic vibe.

Charlottesville Ten Miler Training Program

10 mi

3/28/2026 · Charlottesville, VA

Listed Sep 12, 2017

FunSteady EffortBeginner-friendly

Join the Charlottesville Track Club's popular 10-Miler training program, welcoming all abilities from couch to personal best, guided by experienced coaches and captains.

Training Program Azalea Trail Run 5k & 10k

10K · 5K · 1 mi · Walk

3/28/2026 · Mobile, AL

Listed Dec 1, 2025

FunSteady EffortBeginner-friendly

Join Fleet Feet Mobile's inclusive training program for the Azalea Trail Run 5K & 10K, designed to build confidence and readiness for all paces, from walkers to runners.

Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk

Walk · 5K

3/28/2026 · Lynchburg, VA

Listed Nov 16, 2022

Cause DrivenEasygoingBeginner-friendly

Join the Rise and Rebuild 5K Run/Walk to help the Free Clinic of Central Virginia recover from fire damage and continue providing vital healthcare services to the underinsured community.

The Butterfly Run

3K · 1.9 mi · Walk · 1 mi

3/28/2026 · Alcoa, TN

Listed Aug 8, 2023

Cause DrivenEasygoingBeginner-friendlyScenicFestive

Join The Butterfly Run in Alcoa, TN, to support East Tennessee’s babies with special needs through a 3K race or a 1-mile celebration walk in the beautiful foothills.

The Victorian Classic 10K & 1mile

10K · 1 mi

3/28/2026 · Eureaka Springs, AR

Listed Mar 27, 2026

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Beginner Friendly

Community Favorite

Scenic Escape

Experience the charm of Eureka Springs with The Victorian Classic 10K and 1-mile, offering a delightful run through historic surroundings.

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Amber Room Run from the Sun 5K

5K · Walk

8/20/2026 · Danbury, CT

Listed Dec 17, 2018

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17th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road Race 2026

5K · Marathon

8/22/2026 · Old Saybrook, CT

Listed May 5, 2021

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Roxbury Road Race Series #23

7.2 mi

8/22/2026 · Roxbury, CT

Listed Feb 16, 2026

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Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

10K · 5K

8/23/2026 · Wethersfield, CT

Listed Jul 31, 2023

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2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk

5K · Fun Run · Walk

8/23/2026 · Stamford, CT

Listed Mar 2, 2021

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Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile

5 mi · 4 mi

8/27/2026 · East Hartford, CT

Listed Jan 7, 2025

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Roxbury Road Race Series #24

Run and Walk

8/29/2026 · Roxbury, CT

Listed Feb 16, 2026

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Newtown Community Running Event

Walk · 5K · 10K · Marathon · Half Marathon

8/30/2026 · Newtown, CT

Listed Feb 4, 2026

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Roxbury Road Race Series #25

1 mi

9/5/2026 · Roxbury, CT

Listed Feb 16, 2026

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Run for The Hills

9/5/2026 · Niantic, CT

Listed Feb 1, 2023

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Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim

5K · 1.5 mi · 2 mi · 0.5 mi · 5 mi · 4.5 mi · 3.5 mi

9/5/2026 · Middlebury, CT

Listed Jun 28, 2023

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Westport Road Runners Summer Series

2.2 mi · 5K · 3.8 mi · 4.1 mi · 4.7 mi · 5.8 mi · 6.8 mi · 8.4 mi · 9.3 mi · 10 Mile · 10 mi

9/5/2026 · Westport, CT

Listed May 6, 2020

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Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

Half Marathon · 20K · 12 mi · 5K · Fun Run · 2 mi · 0.5 mi · Walk

9/7/2026 · New Haven, CT

Listed Nov 16, 2018

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Join the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race on Labor Day for a vibrant event offering distances from a Half Marathon to a Kids Fun Run, plus virtual options.

4 Town 5k

9/12/2026 · Somers, CT

Listed Jul 22, 2016

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Roxbury Road Race Series #26

10K

9/12/2026 · Roxbury, CT

Listed Feb 16, 2026

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Groton City Brew Run

Walk · 5K · 0.9 mi

9/12/2026 · Groton, CT

Listed Jan 9, 2023

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PTSMC Stride to Provide 5K Run/Walk

5K · Walk

9/13/2026 · Wallingford, CT

Listed Mar 25, 2026

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Bound for the Sound

5K · 10K · Fun Run · 1 mi · Walk · 0.4 mi · 0.5 mi

9/19/2026 · Old Lyme, CT

Listed May 20, 2024

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Roxbury Road Race Series #27

4.3 mi

9/19/2026 · Roxbury, CT

Listed Feb 16, 2026

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Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run

5K · Walk · 2 mi

9/20/2026 · Woodbridge, CT

Listed Jul 13, 2022

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Where the Pavement Ends Single & Double Loop

4.3 mi · 8.2 mi

9/20/2026 · Ridgefield, CT

Listed Dec 14, 2015

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17th Annual Farmington River Run 5K Trail Race

9/20/2026 · Farmington, CT

Listed Aug 22, 2022

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Cockaponsett Trails to a Cure

9 mi · 4 mi · 2 mi

9/20/2026 · Chester, CT

Listed Jan 4, 2022

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Hogsback Half Marathon

Half Marathon

9/26/2026 · Colebrook, CT

Listed Aug 29, 2021

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