
Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler is a running race on June 6, 2027 in Brookfield, CT, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONSITE STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.
Race start time is 9:00 AM
Set on the stage of beautiful Candlewood Lake, the Brookfield Lions Club is proud to once again sponsor the 19th Annual Strides to Cure Diabetes, promoting diabetes awareness and research. Bring the whole family to participate in this flat, fast and scenic 5-mile run, and generously support this charitable fundraising event.
Thank you in advance for your support in making this year’s race a fun-filled experience for everyone, while raising money and awareness for a great cause!
Free race t-shirts for the first 100 Registrants, age group prizes, cash awards to top age group finishers, masters winners, as well as any course record breakers!
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 5 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler
Jun 6, 2027