Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti

Event Overview

Run and walk with purpose! Come join us to help support our brothers and sisters in Haiti - the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Funds raised from this event are used to help pay for teacher salaries, purchase school textbooks, lunches and clothing for children, support the local medical clinic, and more for the mountain community of Grand Boulage, Haiti.

Race Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, CT
• Distance: Participants may register to run or walk 3.1 miles, and our Kids Fun Run is available for those 12 and under as well!
• Registration Link: Click here to register

Awards and Prizes

• T-Shirts: Free Tech T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K runners & walkers registered by Sunday April 5th.
• Overall Winners: Overall male and female 5K winners will receive first place medals.
• Age Divisions: The top 3 finishers in each male and female age division will receive division medals. Our age divisions are: Under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Kids Fun Run: All Kids Fun Run participants run free and will receive a plastic participation medal.

Important Reminders

• Free Tech T-Shirt: Register for the 5K Run or Walk before our T-Shirt deadline on April 5 to receive your free tech T-Shirt!
• Free Kids Fun Run: Kids can enjoy our fun run for free and will receive a plastic finisher medal! Weather permitting, we will have a bounce house for kids as well!
• Invite a Friend: Same-day registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on race day!
• Weather Policy: The race is happening no matter the weather.

Race Day Schedule

• Event Timing: Visit our event schedule for timing of events. Note that sign-in, race day registration, and bib pickup is from 7:30-8:30 AM.
• Course Map: Check out the course map to prepare for the event. Our awesome course marshal and water stop teams will be available on the course if you need any help or guidance.
• FAQs: Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section below on this page, or contact us!