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PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

Date
August 21, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$35
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From the Organizer

USATF certified 5K course. Flat and fast, out and back course on the scenic Farmington Canal Trail in Hamden, CT. 

 

Start and finish  Devonshire Hall,109 Sanford Street, Hamden, CT 06514

 

Farmington Canal Path is off road, wide and paved. Come run or walk and help us on our path to fund the 2027 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. 

 

Race -t shirt guaranteed with registration through Sunday August 9, 2026

 

Early packet pick-up at Woodbridge Running Company - 7 Landin St. Woodbridge, CT.  Wednesday, August 19  and Thursday, August 20, 2PM-6 PM

 

Share your pictures at #nhvparade

 

Join us at a post race celebration with specials and entertainment  at the Playwright Irish Pub,1232 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517

 

Events

Path to the Parade 5k$35
Path to the Parade 5k WALK$35

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

83°

Typical Low

62°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Carmel, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:08 AMSunset 7:44 PMDaylight 13h 36m

Host City

About Hamden, CT

City Elevation

102 ft

Nearest Airport

HVN

Tweed New Haven Airport · 8 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 41 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at PATH TO THE PARADE 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
PATH TO THE PARADE 5K
Date
August 21, 2026

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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 PATH TO THE PARADE 5K?
PATH TO THE PARADE 5K is a running race held in Hamden, Connecticut on August 21, 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 PATH TO THE PARADE 5K?
Friday, August 21, 2026 in Hamden, Connecticut at Devonshire Hall. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

Aug 21, 2026

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