Mystic Aquarium's Run Walk for Penguins is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Mystic, CT, with an entry fee of $45.
18th Annual Run Walk for the Penguins!
Event Features a 5k Run or 2-mile walk through a quiet, paved neighborhood.
Event registration includes free admission to Mystic Aquarium on Race Day!
Every step helps support Mystic Aquarium's conservation efforts to protect critically endangered African penguins
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
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groton, 4 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
199 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Mystic Aquarium's Run Walk for Penguins
Oct 18, 2026