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Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

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5K · Walk · 1K · 0.6 mi · 1 mi

Oct 4, 2026 · Wallingford, Connecticut, US

Listed Mar 19, 2018

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Almost 50 years ago, Johanna Manfreda Fishbein started a tradition in Wallingford that would grow and change significantly over the years, bringing organizations throughout the town together to collaborate in an effort to support residents in need.

The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 4 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford. 

Hope to see you there!

Note: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day. Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning. On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM

Entry Fees

  • 5K Race - 19+ Yrs - $30 before Jan 1, $35 from Jan 1-Oct 1, thereafter $40
    • Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability
  • 5K Race - Under 19 - $5 (No shirt provided)
  • 1 Mile Youth Race - Under 14 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!) - $5
  • Healthy Living 1K Walk - $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants)
    • Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability
  • Note:
    • Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
    • Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available. 

Event Schedule

  • Early Bib Pickup - Friday, October 2
  • Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM
  • Youth Race & Healthy Living Walk Start - 9:00AM
  • 5K Run Start - 9:10AM

Awards

  • Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners
  • Top finisher in each 5K Race age category
    • 1-9 yrs
    • 10-14 yrs
    • 15-19 yrs
    • 20-29 yrs
    • 30-39 yrs
    • 40-49 yrs
    • 50-59 yrs
    • 60-69 yrs
    • 70-79 yrs
    • 80+ yrs
  •  Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category

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