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No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk

Date
September 26 – October 3, 2026
Distance
1 Mile · 5K
Price
$25
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From the Organizer

All Proceeds raised support Defeat MSA Alliance, a non-profit that aspires to support patients, educate medical professionals, raise public awareness, nurture promising research and advocate for the MSA community. What is MSA? Learn More About MSA from the Mayo Clinic.

 

A 5K; field, track & trail race, Two Mile Fitness Walk 

  • Local Vendors, Music add to the fun!

  • FREE Child Care provided with activities for the kids, add on at the end of registration.

 

When: Saturday, September 26 @ 10:00

 

Where: Athletic fields at Wheeler High School and adjacent town recreation field

              297 Norwich Westerly Rd., North Stonington.

 

  • Pre Register by September 20th for $5 off 

  • Tee Shirts: Participants receive a free tee shirt, while supplies last

  • All registrants in attendance will be entered to win one of several raffle prizes donated by North Stonington businesses. 

  • Professionally timed race, awards to overall top three finishers in each category:

Divisions 

>under 8

>8-12

>13-15

>16-20
>21-39
>30-39
>40-49
>50-59
>60-69
>70-79
>80 & Up

 

This event is in memory of my sister, Victoria Schneider, and so many others who are still battling this devastating disease every day. I'm walking because many of them cannot. Please read their stories. https://defeatmsa.org/giving-programs/

 

Interested in being a race day vendor or sponsor? Please email us at: nostodefeatsmsa@gmail.com


 

Events

Defeat MSA 5K Run$25
Defeat MSA Fitness Walk$25

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

71°

Typical Low

54°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Westerly State Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 6:40 PMDaylight 12h 0m

Host City

About North Stonington, CT

City Elevation

291 ft

Nearest Airport

WST

Westerly State Airport · 8 mi

Major Hub

PVD

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 30 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk
Date
September 26 – October 3, 2026

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About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk?
No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk is a running race held in North Stonington, Connecticut on September 26, 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 No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in North Stonington, Connecticut at 297 Norwich Westerly Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

No Sto Defeats MSA 5K and Fitness Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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