Place:
East Shore Park
350 Woodward Ave
New Haven, CT 06512
Description:
Please join us for the 5th Original East Shore 5k Run and 5k Walk on July 5th, 2026. This event is open to the public and all runners whether you are a seasoned runner or first time runner or walker.
Proceeds from the 2026 East Shore 5K will help benefit "Our Nations Promise" who are committed to the American heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice and never returned home. Our Nations Promise pledges to seek answers for the families that deserve closure & A Promise to Remember ~ A Mission to Recover. "Our Nations Promise" is committed to expanding its impact in pursuit of our nations sacred promise: TO NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN HERO BEHIND!
Event Information:
There will be Division Metals for all age groups, Cash award for Top Male & Female Run- ners, 1st Place and 2nd Place. All participants that register for East Shore 5k will be eligible for free cash drawing (entry card received at event). There is also a Group/Team cash award for teams of 5 participants or more per team.
Course Information:
The East Shore 5K Run/Walk is a scenic Couse which runs alongside the New Haven water front offering beautiful views on a flat path making it enjoyable for seasoned and begin- ners participants.
Water stations long path are available for your hydration and to energize you through the race. The course is well marked and manned by volunteers to guide your run/walk smoothly. This course is perfect for all level runners.
Come and participate for a fun, safe, and meaningful event and "Run For a Hero"
Registration opens 8:30 am raceday down near the pickleball courts, last right hand turn on Woodward Ave before you get to Coast Guard Station
NO REFUNDS BUT CAN TRANSFER A REGISRATION
Jul 05, 2026
Distance — Kids Fun Run
Type — Running
09:15
$0.00
Jul 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:30
$25.00
Jul 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:30
$10.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in New Haven.
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location_on New Haven, Connecticut, US
calendar_today Mar 01, 2026
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