RACE FOR CATHERINE
- Date
- October 9–11, 2026
- Location
- Keating Farms Ave, Newtown, CT
- Distance
- 5K - Certified & Timed · 5K Youth Certified & Timed · 5K - (Virtual) & more
From the Organizer
The 6th annual Race For Catherine fundraiser is here! No matter the age, no matter the place, no matter the speed, this is the “5K for Kindness” for EVERYONE.
Join us in person on October 11th for a family friendly certified and timed run/walk unlike any other. Cuddle with the adoptable animals, meet the rescued animal ambassadors waiting for you at the finish and indulge with a free breakfast post race on us! And don’t forget about our NEW “Kids For Kindness” Dash for our littlest do-gooders aged 3-9.
Not local? Not a problem! Virtual friends can join in any time, any place from October 9-11th. Join our worldwide community of walkers and runners by creating a team, exercising with your favorite four-legged friend or just taking some time to build a healthier YOU. And with the RaceJoy app, family and friends can follow, join, or complete from afar.
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
65°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newtown, CT
Elevation
456 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 50 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 RACE FOR CATHERINE, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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 RACE FOR CATHERINE?
- RACE FOR CATHERINE is a running race held in Newtown, Connecticut on October 9, 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 RACE FOR CATHERINE?
- Friday, October 9, 2026 in Newtown, Connecticut at Keating Farms Ave, Newtown, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RACE FOR CATHERINE?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RACE FOR CATHERINE
Oct 9, 2026