3 walking events in Derby, Connecticut
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Derby
3 events in Derby-
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Naugatuck River Greenway
Start at the Derby Municipal Lot - Route 8 Exit 15 onto Route 34W toward downtown Derby. Turn left at first light toward Rubino Scrap Metal.
T Shirts to all pre-registered walkers & runners
Race is limited -Please register early!
$30 Pre-Reg by April 1/$35 After and Race Day
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
🏃♂️🏃♀️ St. Mary–St. Michael School 1-Mile Run
📅 May 2 | ⏰ 9:00 A.M.
📍 Naugatuck River Greenway
KIDS RUN 5 AND UNDER WILL BE FROM 8:30-9:00 FREE OF CHARGE!
Start at the Derby Municipal Lot - Route 8 Exit 15 onto Route 34W toward downtown Derby. Turn left at first light toward Rubino Scrap Metal.
💲 $25 to run - walkers welcome
👶 Kids 6 & under run FREE! (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
👕 T-shirt guaranteed when you sign up by March 15.
✨ All proceeds help raise money for St. Mary–St. Michael School.
Bring the whole family and support a great cause—sign up today
1st place for both male and female runners will be a $200 Gift Certificate to Marathon Sports!
Gift cards will be awarded to the winners in each age group! (7-15) (16-30) (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (61 and up)
Bagels and water will be provided after the race! This event is rain or shine!
Pick up your bib/timing chip and t-shirt as early as 7:30 A.M before the race!
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Celebrating 18 years of hope, healing, courage, and compassion. Since 2009, this non-competitive, family-friendly annual event has brought the community together for a meaningful walk/run through the Griffin Hospital neighborhood.
Schedule:
Check in/Same Day Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Award Presentation: 8:45 a.m.
Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
End Time: 12:00 p.m.
The event is RAIN or SHINE!
All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.
Email md'[email protected] for more information.