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Asher's Answer 5K Walk/Run

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

This is the Annual Asher’s Answer 5K Run/Walk in honor of Asher Nathaniel Gibson.

All proceeds will be used to provide support to our non-profit organization, Asher’s Answer, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial support to families of children with rare trisomies.

This year, there will be games and activities for children under age 13, so feel free to bring the entire family!!!

NOTE: For safety and security purposes, race participants must be at least 13 yrs of age. Children younger than that can still come and participate in various games/activities while their parents race, but cannot race. Infant and toddlers may race with their parents only if they are transported in strollers or strapped to parents (ie body carriers).

Event Options

Live 5K run
Live 5K walk
All are welcome—leisurely strollers and competitive racers; there will be an official timer present, FastTrackTiming, LLC
Event Schedule

Race day check-in opens: 8:30am
Race starts: 10am sharp! (arrive early to allow for check-in and carb loading!)Light refreshments will be provided before and after the race
Bottled water will be available throughout the course race, at designated checkpoints
Race Shirts

A long-sleeved race shirt will be given to all participants who register in advance by May 1st 2026.
A limited amount of additional shirts will be available to those who register on the day of the event—Note: size availability will also be limited
Refund Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable
 

Questions:

If you have any questions about this event, please call 609-760-7982

Races Offered

5k

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Shelton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 10.6° / 20.1°
wb_sunny 8.0° / 18.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.2 /
water_drop 72.4%

About Shelton

Learn more about the host city, Shelton.

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Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 40,869 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.

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