
From the Organizer
Please join us for our 6th Annual A.W. Stanley Park 5K to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut! Each year the event has more and more runners. This year, medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in various age groups for in person participants.
The race is a scenic and enjoyable route with some rolling hills. It begins and ends at the same location! The race is contained within the park with the exception of a brief leg on the sidewalk along Stanley Street to accommodate more runners safely! A T-shirt is included with registration for in person participants, sizes from youth small all the way to adult xl. Bathrooms will be available on site.
New this year! Virtual options! Can't make the event but want to raise money for an awesome organization? Choose a virtual race and upload your results!
Come check out the awesome vendors we will have as well! If you are interested in be coming a sponsor or vendor for the race, please reach out to Matthew.Butkiewicz@newbritainct.gov or David.Mcdermott@newbritainct.gov for information.
Race Start Time:
Cost: $30 for individual 5K run/ 1 Mile Walk registrations.
As always, there will be free parking in and around the park. Stay tuned for information on important dates and times!
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
66°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
20%
Wind
2 to 6 mph
Host City
Population
73,301
as of 2023
Elevation
157 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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6th Annual A. W. Stanley Park 5K
Jun 13, 2026