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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
297 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington CT
5K · 1 Mile
57–70°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
65–76°F
dry
2024
60–69°F
rain
2023
50–60°F
dry
2022
61–70°F
dry
2021
60–71°F
rain
2020
61–72°F
dry
2019
60–74°F
rain
2018
68–73°F
rain
2017
66–77°F
dry
2016
50–65°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
All Proceeds raised support Defeat MSA Alliance, a non-profit that aspires to support patients, educate medical professionals, raise public awareness, nurture promising research and advocate for the MSA community. What is MSA? Learn More About MSA from the Mayo Clinic.
Race Information
- Type: A 5K: field, track & trail race, Two Mile Fitness Walk
- Date: Saturday, September 26 at 10:00
- Location: Athletic fields, wooded trails at Wheeler High School and adjacent town recreation field
- Address: 297 Norwich Westerly Rd., North Stonington, CT
Enjoy the early fall colors as you walk/run.
Registration Details
- Pre-registration: Register by September 20th for $5 off
- Tee Shirts: Participants receive a free tee shirt, while supplies last
- Raffle: All registrants in attendance will be entered to win one of several raffle prizes donated by North Stonington businesses.
- Timing: Professionally timed race with Custom Bibs
Awards Information
Awards will be presented to overall top three finishers in each category.
Age Divisions
- Categories:
- Under 8
- 8-12
- 13-15
- 16-20
- 21-39
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80 & Up
In Memory
This event is in memory of my sister, Victoria Schneider, and so many others who are still battling this devastating disease every day. I'm walking because many of them cannot. Please read their stories. https://defeatmsa.org/giving-programs/
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in being a race day vendor or sponsor? Please email us at: nostodefeatsmsa@gmail.com
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