Events in Madison, Connecticut | 2026-2027

Run to Remember: In Honor of Our Beloved Pets [runsignup.com]
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Please join us for the third annual Run to Remember: In Honor of Our Beloved Pets (held every Palm Sunday) This 5k race/2 mile walk is in memory of, or in honor of our beloved pets. We encourage you...

Please join us for the third annual Run to Remember: In Honor of Our Beloved Pets (held every Palm Sunday) This 5k race/2 mile walk is in memory of, or in honor of our beloved pets. We encourage you to bring a picture of your pet to pin to your shirt as you race through Madison's coastline at Hammonasset Beach State Park. This race is on a very flat terrain. A professional timer will be present. T-shirts guaranteed for the first 175 registrants! Awards, snacks, and water will be provided. Check-in/same day registration opens at 8am. All proceeds will be donated to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, CT. NO SAME DAY CASH REGISTRATION.

5k Run Walk
1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, Connecticut, 06443, United States
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Beyond Stigma 5K Run & Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Join us for the Beyond Stigma 5K Run/Walk, a powerful event to raise awareness and break the silence surrounding substance use and addiction. Hosted by For Cameron, Inc., a Connecticut-based...

Join us for the Beyond Stigma 5K Run/Walk, a powerful event to raise awareness and break the silence surrounding substance use and addiction. Hosted by For Cameron, Inc., a Connecticut-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to creating change through law reform, education, and public health initiatives. Our mission is to shed light on the fentanyl crisis, reduce stigma, and support those who still have a chance.

Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful movement. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps amplify the message of recovery, hope, and advocacy.

💛 This is an alcohol-free event, fostering a space of support and encouragement for all.

💛 We welcome and stand with individuals at every stage of their journey.

Together, we can honor our loved ones, raise awareness, and push for real change. Join us and be a voice in the fight to go #BeyondStigma.

#ForCameronInc #5KforChange #BeyondStigma 💛

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, Connecticut, 06443, United States
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#LetHerRun Road Race [letherrunroadrace.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sun, May 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Join us on Mother's Day for this gorgeous 5 mile road race with a scenic view of Long Island Sound. Registration amenities include:

ASICS Unisex Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

Branded Wine Glass...

Join us on Mother's Day for this gorgeous 5 mile road race with a scenic view of Long Island Sound. Registration amenities include:

ASICS Unisex Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

Branded Wine Glass

Complimentary Mimosas

Free Kid's Fun Run

Beautiful Scenic Views of Long Island Sound

Check out our course map here.

The inaugural running of the #LetHerRun Road Race is presented by The Boulanger Foundation, hosted by the CT WaveRunners, powered by Marathon Sports, and benefitting The Connection. The #LetHerRun Road Race is a 5-mile event that celebrates fitness, community, and the powerful women in our lives—all while supporting an important cause: promoting women’s safety while running.

The #LetHerRun initiative is at the heart of this race, raising awareness about the challenges women face when pursuing their love of running. Through education, advocacy, and community-building, #LetHerRun aims to create safe environments where all women can run freely and confidently. Your participation in this race not only supports this vital mission but also helps fund programs that empower women and strengthen our neighborhoods through the work of The Connection, Inc. and the CT WaveRunners, two dedicated nonprofit organizations.

Whether you’re running for a personal best, honoring a special woman in your life, or joining the movement for safer spaces for all runners, the #LetHerRun Road Race is the perfect way to make a difference this Mother’s Day.

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KIDS FUN RUN

Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.

Parents may run with their children.

AWARDS

Top 3 overall men / women / non-binary winners will receive gift cards to Marathon Sports in the denominations of $100 / $75 / $50.

Age group winners will receive a $25 gift card to Marathon Sports.

0-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

CUSTOM BIB DEADLINE: Thursday, April 17th, 11:59pm

T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Friday, April 25th, 11:59pm

(any t-shirt selected after this date would be first come first serve from extra inventory)

Fun Run Run
87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, Connecticut, United States
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BEACH ROSES WALK [beachroseswalk.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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This inaugural Beach Roses Walk is a powerful call to action in the fight against breast cancer. This event brings together people of all ages to honor breast cancer survivors and those we've lost to...

This inaugural Beach Roses Walk is a powerful call to action in the fight against breast cancer. This event brings together people of all ages to honor breast cancer survivors and those we've lost to the disease. Participants will raise vital funds for groundbreaking research aimed at ending breast cancer, as well as for initiatives that support and enhance the lives of survivors. Set against the backdrop of Hammonasset's blooming beach roses, the walk symbolizes strength, perseverance, and hope.

1k 4k Walk
Madison, Connecticut, 06443, United States
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