When
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Where
Ellington, Ellington CT
Distances
5K · 10K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: August 30, 2026
- Location: Ellington, CT
- Organization: Team Be Happy & Lindsay's Legacy Foundation
- Anniversary: 8th Annual Be Happy Road Race
Fundraising Purpose
- Funds Raised: Over $100,000 to date
- Support: Funds support clinical trial research at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center
- Donations: 100% of participant registration fees go to research
- Impact: Aims to make innovative cancer treatments available to patients
Race Details
- Course Information: Final details regarding the course and start/finish locations are coming soon!
- Prize Money: Cash awards for top 3 male and female finishers in the in-person 5K and 10K
- Timing: Races will be chip-timed
- Divisional Awards: Awards for male and female winners in each age division
Virtual Events
- Options: Register for one of three virtual events (5K, 10K, Race for Hope Challenge)
- Race Dates: Virtual events begin August 26, 2025
- Completion: Run your miles at home or in your local area and upload results
- Race Packets: Mailed to participants after registration closes on race day
Additional Information
- Bib Mailing: Details regarding mailing date cutoffs and early packet pickup will be announced closer to race day
Registration
- Link: Sign up for the race at Be Happy Road Race Registration
Course map
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