Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk
Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in New London, CT, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- Fort Trumbull, New London, CT
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Inaugural Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember - New London 5k Road Race & Walk!
Connect and be part of a community coming together to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up, show your support, and join fellow Coast Guard families, service members, veterans, and community members as we remember their courage, celebrate their legacy, and ensure they are never forgotten!
Entry Fees: (Please note the entry prices below do not include processing fees)
5k:
Now - Aug. 31: $30
Sept. 1 - Oct. 3: $35
Oct. 4 - Oct. 15: $40
Oct. 16 - Race Day: $50
Kids Fun Run - Free!
(1/2 mile run; Registration still required!)
Event Schedule:
Race day check-in opens at 7:30am
Kids Fun Run - 8:45am
5K start - 9:00am
Awards & Refreshments to Conclude!
The Course:
5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC.
The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park!
This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
All Runners, Joggers, and Walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!
Strollers welcomed!
Awards:
Top 3 male and female overall winners
Top 3 male and female in age groups:
14 & Under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70+
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
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groton New London Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New London, CT
Population
27,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
30 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 44 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.
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Waiting For?
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Fort Trumbull, New London, CT
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Coast Guard Foundation - Run to Remember 5k Road Race & Walk
Oct 17, 2026