From the Organizer
Join Us for the 2025 Run for The Cove in Madison!
This meaningful event includes a 5K race, 2-mile memorial walk, kids' fun run, and family-friendly activities. It’s a special day to honor loved ones, build community, and raise funds for grieving children and families across Connecticut. Rain or shine. No refunds.
Registration will close at noon on October 17 and reopen at 6:00 am on October 19. The price will increase for day of registration.
Support Free Programs with Every Step
Proceeds from this event support The Cove’s free programs: Family Program, Camp Compassion, Virtual Groups, Expressive Arts, Summer Programs, and Professional Development. Your participation helps us continue offering hope and healing—at no cost to families.
Start a Fundraising Team or Join One
Every dollar raised makes a difference. Create a fundraising team or join one during registration. Need help getting started? Reach out to Jalene at pat@covect.org for a free Fundraising Toolkit and creative ideas to reach your goals.
Memory Lane Signs
Raise $30 by October 4 to receive a beautiful memorial sign honoring your loved one (includes a photo). Signs will be displayed along our Memory Lane path. Select this option during registration.
T-Shirts
T-shirt included with registration while supplies last. Sizes not guaranteed after September 27.
Interested in Volunteering?
We’d love your help on race day! To sign up, select “Other” at the top of the registration page and fill out the volunteer form. Have questions? Reach out anytime, we’re happy to help!
Interested in Sponsoring This Event?
Sponsorships are a powerful way to support grieving children and families while promoting your business or organization.
Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities
For more information, email Pat at 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
63°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Haven Tweed Ap, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, CT
City Elevation
119 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 44 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 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
122
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk?
- 2026 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk is a running race held in Madison, Connecticut on October 18, 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 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Madison, Connecticut at Hammonasset State Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk
Oct 18, 2026