Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Norwalk, CT
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon Student · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us in running the 12th annual SoNo Half Marathon | 5K & Kids Fun Run Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at Veterans Park.
Runners will enjoy a unique and exciting course through historic South Norwalk, along beautiful coastlines, down charming picturesque tree-lined streets, and past many of Norwalk’s notable landmarks and attractions.
Race day kicks off at 8:30 AM with the start of the half marathon, which is immediately followed by the start of the 5K race. The Kids Fun Run begins at 11:30 AM.
All participants receive awesome race swag including a high quality performance shirt, multifunctional headwear, FREE race photos, and a brag worthy finisher’s medal. Celebrate your finish at the post race party and enjoy FREE beer (21+), Pizza, Ice Cream, goodies provided by Stew Leonard’s, and MORE!
This event sells out each year. Sign up early to receive the best rate and secure your spot!
PLEASE READ the 2026 refund policy prior to signing up. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS made to this policy. Optional RACE INSURANCE is available. We do not respond to emails regarding refunds or deferrals after the deadline.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K is a running event held in Norwalk, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Norwalk, CT at Veterans Park, Norwalk, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K
Oct 4, 2026