Farm & Forest All- Terrain 5K & Hog Wild Kids Fun Run

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Farm & Forest All-Terrain 5K and Hog Wild Kids Fun Run on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Stamford, Western Connecticut! The festivities begin with the Hog Wild Kids Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the All-Terrain 5K at 8:30 AM.

Runners will enjoy a unique course starting at the Fedele Family Plaza and winding through the picturesque Heckscher Farm, where they’ll pass friendly farm residents including cows, horses, llamas, goats, and donkeys.

The 5K features a scenic two-loop route around Bendel Pond and up to the striking Bendel Mansion, complete with its iconic lion statues and Italian Renaissance fountain. Participants will continue along the wooded trails of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, cross Otter Bridge, and make their return through Heckscher Farm—an unforgettable run surrounded by nature and wildlife.

Meanwhile, the Hog Wild Kids Fun Run invites children ages 5 and up to enjoy a 0.3-mile adventure past cows, goats, and even a Scottish Highland cow named Petunia! With a limited number of spots available, early registration is encouraged.