Be Happy Road Race

Event Overview

Join Team Be Happy &: Lindsay's Legacy Foundation for the 8th Annual running of the Be Happy Road Race. We':re so excited to announce we':re moving to Ellington, CT!!!!

Fundraising Goals

• Raised Amount: To date we have raised and donated over $125,000 to The Lindsay':s Legacy Foundation Fund to support clinical trial research.
• Support: All donations made support Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center’s mission to pursue the latest advances in cancer research.
• Registration Fees: One hundred percent (100%) of participant registration fees are donated to this research.
• Impact: These efforts enable innovative cancer treatments and therapies to be made available to patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital who have been given a devastating diagnosis.

Race Details

Final details regarding the course and start/finish locations are coming soon!

Prizes

• Prize Money: We are excited to announce that prize money continues in 2026!!!
• Top Finishers: We will be awarding cash money to the top 3 overall male and female finishers for the in-person 5K and the 10K.
• Participation: You can only participate in one event.
• Chip Timing: These races will be chip timed with cash prizes awarded to first, second, and third male and female overall winners.

Awards

• Divisional Awards: Divisional awards will also be given to the male and female winners of each division of both races.
• Age Divisions: Age divisions include up to 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+:.
• No Double Dipping: Please note no double dipping in awards.

Virtual Events

• Event Options: You can also register for one of 3 virtual events!
• Event Distances: Run a 5K - 3.12 miles, a 10K - 6.24 miles, or our Race for Hope Challenge, which includes a 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon or 22.46 miles.
• Results Submission: All virtual events begin on August 26, 2025: use the provided link to upload your results.
• Packet Mailing: Those participating in our virtual events will have their race packets mailed to them after registration closes on race day.

Additional Information

Details regarding bib mailing date cutoffs and early packet pickup will be announced closer to race day.

Registration Link

You can find more information and register for the race at Be Happy Road Race Registration.