Connect and be part of a community coming together to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up, show your support, and join fellow Coast Guard families, service members, veterans, and community members as we remember their courage, celebrate their legacy, and ensure they are never forgotten!
Proceeds support the Coast Guard Foundation and emergency relief and tragedy assistance programs for our United States Coast Guard members and their families.
Entry Fees: (Please note the entry prices below do not include processing fees)
Kids Fun Run - Free!
(1/2 mile run; Registration still required!)
***The first 100 5k registrants will receive our Inaugural 2026 CGF Run to Remember - New London Coin!***
T-Shirts:
Limited Edition - Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember T-Shirts available for $30.
Proceeds from these shirts go directly to our emergency relief and tragedy assistance programs!
(Can purchase during registration or on race day!)
Race day check-in opens at 7:30am
Kids Fun Run - 8:45am
CGF Run to Remember 5K start - 9:00am
Awards & Refreshments to Conclude!
The Course:
5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC.
The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park!
This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
All Runners, Joggers, and Walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!
Strollers welcomed!
Awards:
Top 3 male and female overall winners
Top 3 male and female in age groups:
14 & Under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70+
Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Volunteer?
Please contact: ddestefano@coastguardfoundation.org
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 0.8K
Type — Running
08:45
$0.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in New London.
Learn more about the host city, New London.
New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the outlet of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, which empties into Long Island Sound. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
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