From the Organizer
Join Us in Groton
Enjoy a 2-mile Memorial Walk, a Kids’ Fun Run with medals, and fun arts and crafts for children.
This event takes place rain or shine. There are no refunds.
This special event supports The Cove’s free programs — including The Family Program, Camp Compassion, Virtual Programs, Summer Programs, and Professional Development — all created to support grieving children and families across Connecticut. Your participation helps make these programs possible.
Registration will close at noon on October 3 and reopen at 6:00 am on October 5. The price will increase for day of registration.
Create a Memorial Sign
Raise $30 by September 24 to request a beautiful memorial sign featuring your loved one’s photo along Memory Lane. You can request this on the registration form.
Event T-shirts
T-shirts are included with registration. Please note: shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after September 24.
Fundraising & Support
Want to make a bigger impact? Ask friends and family to give or join your team.
Need ideas or a toolkit to get started? Email pat@covect.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming an event sponsor?
Click here to view sponsorship opportunities
Volunteer With Us
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the day a success.
If you’re interested, contact pat@covect.org.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groton, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Groton, CT
City Elevation
91 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Groton, CT
64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Half Marathon · Ocean Beach Park
3 miles away
MAD 5K
5K · From $35 · Ocean Beach Park
3 miles away
Mohegan Striders 4-Miler at Sneekers
4 Mile · From $30 · EB Parking Lot, M-Lot/Annex, 0.1 Miles west of 568 Poquonnock Rd
3 miles away
3rd Annual LSC Soccer Stride
5K · From $10 · 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run?
- 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run is a running race held in Groton, Connecticut on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Groton, Connecticut at Bluff Point State Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Groton Memorial Walk & Kids' Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026