2705 Downes Road, Hamden CT
Saturday, May 8th, 2027
HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA & NEW HAVEN YMCA YOUTH CENTER
COLOR RUN
FAMILY RUN & 5K TRAIL RUN
10:00am | for Family Color Run
10:30am | 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 Center
50 Howe Street New Haven CT 06511
Register race day:
9:00AM-9:30AM
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
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SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones, Running Workout Bundle with Waterproof Carrying Case & Sweat Headband, IP67 Sweat Resistant, 8H Playtime, Mic, Black
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Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
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goodr A Unicorn's Calamity Polarized Sunglasses, Medium Sized (OG), Black Solid Frames with Black Non-Reflective Glare Reducing Lenses, UV400 Protection, No Slip, No Bounce
$30.00
Nathan Peak Running Hydration Waist Pack Belt w/Speed Draw Flask Water Bottle, 18oz/535 ml Push/Pull Race Cap, Expandable Zippered Stretch Pocket
$44.00
Course Map
Train for this race
Find a local run club
Run clubs in Hamden, CT host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.
