Races

Join us Saturday, April 25th, at Quinnipiac University's campus as we walk together in the fight against rare diseases.   We invite participants to walk in support of one of our charity partners: Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation CT Chapter, Galactosemia Foundation, Hope in Focus, Moyamoya Foundation, Peace Love & ACCESSibility, Project Purple, PWS Families United, We Bear This Together, CdLS Foundation, and The Children's Tumor Foundation. The 2-mile-walk kicks off at 10am.  Can't join us in person? Register for the virtual walk and we will mail your shirt & bib out to you! Contact jody@jbsports.com with any questions!

HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA & NEW HAVEN YMCA YOUTH CENTER COLOR RUNFAMILY RUN & 5K TRAIL RUN 10:00am | for Family Color Run10:30am | for the 5K Trail Run May 9, 2026 The first 100 pre-registered participants will receive a Y giveaway. Water stations will be available throughout the event. Race Line Start Services will be providing the bibs and pins for all the 5K Trail runners. Register in person: New Haven YMCA Youth Center50 Howe Street New Haven CT 06511 Register race day: 9:00AM-9:30AM

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Town Center Park on Saturday June 6th. The event includes a Half Marathon and 5K. The road races will offer runners and walkers some grass and paved trail running. The Hamden Road race will kick off Hamden Fest. Hamden Fest will kick off at 11:00 am, with an extravaganza of events and activities in Town Center Park. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Town of Hamden to present this exciting event which will feature the Chamber's Annual Business & Community Expo; the Hamden Library Book Sale; Food Trucks and vendors; an Arts & Crafts & Antiques Fair; a Kids’ Zone by Hamden Youth Service Bureau; Entertainment by local musicians and more. Hamden Fest will run until 4:00 pm. Come enjoy this lively festival that brings together Hamden’s best – business, arts, cultural and educational communities.For more info about Hamden Fest, go to https://hamdenregionalchamber.com/promote/hamden-fest/.

Run/Walk To Save a Life is in honor of Christopher Andreozzi who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023. Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High School, Trinity College, and Yale University.  Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge.  He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. Proceeds from this event will benefit the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc. All donations to the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc. go directly toward furthering the Foundation’s mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christoper.  The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmias while equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to cardiac emergencies. Through CPR education, training and the placement of Automated External Defibr

Proceeds from this event will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut.The mission of House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT) is to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. They do this by providing one day, no-cost home repairs through partnerships with and the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. They are committed to growing the organization and advancing the mission to the ever-increasing numbers of veterans both in Connecticut and nationwide. The Connecticut Chapter has provided no-cost home repairs to 276 Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses since 2012. Projects have been completed in 73 cities and towns throughout Connecticut. The organization will hit 286 projects by the end of the year. This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. I

Please join us on Thanksgiving for our Annual Run Turkey Run 5K. A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Hamden, there is no better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than running or walking a 5K with family, friends and the community. Make it a 4-F day – Family, Food, Football & a Five K. (A bit of a stretch but you get the point).Whether this is your first 5K or you have done this race every year, we welcome you and encourage you to dress for the occasion. From turkey hats to tutus and even full turkey and pilgrim costumes, it’s sure to be fun for all ages and a great way to get in a little exercise before the eating begins.Our race begins nice and early (7:30 am) so it won’t interfere with any of the day’s other activities. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Hamden Community Services which supports Hamden’s Community Food and Resource Distribution Programs, Youth and Community Programs and Essential Emergency and Financial Assistance Programs.