Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Norwalk, CT
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon Student · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us in running the 12th annual SoNo Half Marathon | 5K & Kids Fun Run Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at Veterans Park.
Runners will enjoy a unique and exciting course through historic South Norwalk, along beautiful coastlines, down charming picturesque tree-lined streets, and past many of Norwalk’s notable landmarks and attractions.
Race day kicks off at 8:30 AM with the start of the half marathon, which is immediately followed by the start of the 5K race. The Kids Fun Run begins at 11:30 AM.
All participants receive awesome race swag including a high quality performance shirt, multifunctional headwear, FREE race photos, and a brag worthy finisher’s medal. Celebrate your finish at the post race party and enjoy FREE beer (21+), Pizza, Ice Cream, goodies provided by Stew Leonard’s, and MORE!
This event sells out each year. Sign up early to receive the best rate and secure your spot!
PLEASE READ the 2026 refund policy prior to signing up. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS made to this policy. Optional RACE INSURANCE is available. We do not respond to emails regarding refunds or deferrals after the deadline.
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
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stamford 5 N, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norwalk, CT
Population
91,375
as of 2023
Elevation
238 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 36 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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Days to train
- Race
- Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Norwalk, CT
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K is a running race held in Norwalk, 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 Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Norwalk, Connecticut at Veterans Park, Norwalk, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Garavel SoNo Half Marathon | 5K
Oct 4, 2026