
King Cares Annual 5K is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Stamford, CT, with an entry fee of $30.
King student-athletes from the fall athletic teams will host the 14th annual King Cares 5K fun walk run benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford, as well as the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Your contribution or participation in the event will not only go to help fund programs but also helps King students engage in a reciprocal learning experience through community outreach, a key component to the King mission statement. Donations of all sizes are accepted.
Please note: Registration for participants 15 and older is $30 per person. Registration for children 6-14 are $10 per person. Children 5 and under are free.
9:15 A.M. Registration at Simon House Lawn
10:00 A.M. Race Starts
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stamford 5 N, 1 mi from the venue.
Population
135,806
as of 2023
City Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 26 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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King Cares Annual 5K
Oct 25, 2026