Be Happy Road Race
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- Ellington, Ellington, CT
- Distance
- Kid Fun Run 1K - LIVE IN PERSON · 5K RUN/WALK - LIVE IN PERSON · 10K RUN - LIVE IN PERSON & more
From the Organizer
Join Team Be Happy & Lindsay's Legacy Foundation for the 8th Annual running of the Be Happy Road Race. We're so excited to announce we're moving to Ellington, CT!!!!
To date we have raised and donated over $100,000 to The Lindsay's Legacy Foundation Fund to support clinical trial research. All donations made support Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center’s mission to pursue the latest advances in cancer research. With your help we hope to continue to support these programs. One hundred percent (100%) of participant registration fees are donated to this research which enables innovative cancer treatments and therapies to be made available as impactful as possible to patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital who have been given a devastating diagnosis.
Final details regarding the course and start/finish locations are coming soon!
We are excited to announce that prize money continues in 2026!!! We will be awarding sponsor provided cash money to the top 3 overall male and female finishers for the in-person 5K and the 10K. (Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd) You can only participate in one event.
These races will be chip timed with cash prizes awarded to first, second, and third male and female overall winners. Divisional awards will also be given to the male and female winners of each division of both races (Age divisions up to 1-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+), no double dipping.
You can also register for one of 3 virtual events! Run a 5K - 3.12 miles, a 10K - 6.24 miles, or our Race for Hope Challenge, which includes a 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon or 22.46 miles. All virtual events begin on August 26, 2025, you can run your miles at home on a treadmill or out in the streets of your choice then use the provided link to upload your results. (Those participating in our virtual events will have their race packets mailed to them after registration closes on race day.)
Details regarding bib mailing date cutoffs and early packet pickup will be announced closer to race day.
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Bradley Intl Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellington, CT
Elevation
235 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Be Happy Road Race?
- Be Happy Road Race is a running race held in Ellington, Connecticut on August 30, 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 Be Happy Road Race?
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Ellington, Connecticut at Ellington, Ellington, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Be Happy Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Be Happy Road Race
Aug 30, 2026