Run for Waterside
Run for Waterside is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Stamford, CT, with entry fees from $8 to $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT
- Price
- $8–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run For Waterside has raised more than $2.5 million for student scholarships!
Waterside School is an independent Junior Kindergarten through fifth grade school serving children and their families regardless of family income or circumstance. 100% of students receive need-based scholarships.
Run for Waterside is held in the loving memory of Jeffrey Hammond Long. Jeff was selfless, community-oriented and beloved. His life was defined by a simple conviction: it's cool to be nice. The Run continues each year in celebration of his spirit.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jamel Keels, Director of Advancement, at jkeels@watersideschool.org.
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stamford 5 N, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stamford, CT
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.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Run for Waterside
Oct 17, 2026