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18TH Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer Center

Name: 18TH Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer Center
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Derby

Derby, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026

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sell $35.00

About the Event

Celebrating 18 years of hope, healing, courage, and compassion. Since 2009, this non-competitive, family-friendly annual event has brought the community together for a meaningful walk/run through the Griffin Hospital neighborhood.Schedule:Check in/Same Day Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Opening Remarks and Award Presentation: 8:45 a.m.Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m.End Time: 12:00 p.m.The event is RAIN or SHINE!All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.Email md'[email protected] for more information.

Races Offered

5K Walk/Run

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Derby.

thermostat Temperature

14.5° / 23.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.3° / 22.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:33

nightlight Sunset

19:00

About Derby

Learn more about the host city, Derby.

Derby is a city in Derbyshire, England. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the Peak District, this city of 260,000 people (2021) also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area.

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18TH Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer Center

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