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Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

Date
October 4, 2026
Distance
5K Run · Healthy Living 1K Walk · Youth Race
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From the Organizer

Almost 50 years ago, Johanna Manfreda Fishbein started a tradition in Wallingford that would grow and change significantly over the years, bringing organizations throughout the town together to collaborate in an effort to support residents in need.

The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 4 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford. 

Hope to see you there!

Note: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day. Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning. On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM

Entry Fees

  • 5K Race - 19+ Yrs - $30 before Jan 1, $35 from Jan 1-Oct 1, thereafter $40
    • Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability
  • 5K Race - Under 19 - $5 (No shirt provided)
  • 1 Mile Youth Race - Under 14 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!) - $5
  • Healthy Living 1K Walk - $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants)
    • Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability
  • Note:
    • Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
    • Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available. 

Event Schedule

  • Early Bib Pickup - Friday, October 2
  • Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM
  • Youth Race & Healthy Living Walk Start - 9:00AM
  • 5K Run Start - 9:10AM

Awards

  • Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners
  • Top finisher in each 5K Race age category
    • 1-9 yrs
    • 10-14 yrs
    • 15-19 yrs
    • 20-29 yrs
    • 30-39 yrs
    • 40-49 yrs
    • 50-59 yrs
    • 60-69 yrs
    • 70-79 yrs
    • 80+ yrs
  •  Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category

Events

5K Run9 AMRegister →
Healthy Living 1K Walk9 AMRegister →
Youth Race9 AMRegister →

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

69°

Typical Low

48°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Carmel, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:52 AMSunset 6:30 PMDaylight 11h 38m

Host City

About Wallingford, CT

Elevation

86 ft

Nearest Airport

HVN

Tweed New Haven Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 39 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race
Date
October 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race?
Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race is a running race held in Wallingford, Connecticut on October 4, 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 Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race?
Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Wallingford, Connecticut at 81 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

Oct 4, 2026

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