CT Hospice Miles for Memories

Start your Father's Day with the Branford Road Race!

5 Mile certified course passes through many of Branford's scenic beaches, parks, and residential neighborhoods. Families can also enjoy the 2-Mile Health Walk and 1-Mile Mark Gilhuly Family Fun Run.

The event traditionally draws a crowd of over 5,000 runners, walkers, spectators, and volunteers. Participants enjoy t-shirts, refreshments, food, vendors, kids activities, and much more! The Branford Road Race is a great event for the whole family!

Place:

East Shore Park

350 Woodward Ave

New Haven, CT 06512

Description:

Please join us for the 5th Original East Shore 5k Run and 5k Walk on July 5th, 2026. This event is open to the public and all runners whether you are a seasoned runner or first time runner or walker.

Proceeds from the 2026 East Shore 5K will help benefit "Our Nations Promise" who are committed to the American heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice and never returned home. Our Nations Promise pledges to seek answers for the families that deserve closure & A Promise to Remember ~ A Mission to Recover. "Our Nations Promise" is committed to expanding its impact in pursuit of our nations sacred promise: TO NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN HERO BEHIND!

Event Information:

There will be Division Metals for all age groups, Cash award for Top Male & Female Run- ners, 1st Place and 2nd Place. All participants that register for East Shore 5k will be eligible for free cash drawing (entry card received at event). There is also a Group/Team cash award for teams of 5 participants or more per team.

Course Information:

The East Shore 5K Run/Walk is a scenic Couse which runs alongside the New Haven water front offering beautiful views on a flat path making it enjoyable for seasoned and begin- ners participants.

Water stations long path are available for your hydration and to energize you through the race. The course is well marked and manned by volunteers to guide your run/walk smoothly. This course is perfect for all level runners.

Come and participate for a fun, safe, and meaningful event and "Run For a Hero"

Registration opens 8:30 am raceday down near the pickleball courts, last right hand turn on Woodward Ave before you get to Coast Guard Station

NO REFUNDS BUT CAN TRANSFER A REGISRATION

Join us for the Benhaven Walk for Autism! The event takes place at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven at 9:30am. Participants will enjoy rides on the iconic carousel. The flat 2 Mile Walk travels along the beach and through the park.

Your participation supports Benhaven, a local non-profit based in North Haven, CT. Benhaven’s mission is to enable people with autism and pervasive developmental disabilities to participate in community life, exercise productive control over their own lives, have meaningful relationships and associations, be gainfully employed, and experience happiness and personal satisfaction.

Those who donate or raise $200 or more earn a complimentary entry to the Benhaven Walk for Autism. Create a fundraising page during online race registration. Once you have raised $200, you will automatically be refunded your entry fee.

The flat 5K course runs travels starts and finishes in front of the historic New Haven Rock and Roll venue Toad’s Place.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day after the race at Toad’s Place with an exciting awards ceremony, costume contest, live music, food, beverages and beer for 21+!

Limited to 1500 runners.

The race benefits The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, please consider making a donation during the registration process! We will also be collecting diapers at packet pickup and on race day!