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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Fort Trumbull, New London CT
5K
50–64°F · some rain risk
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2025
44–62°F
dry
2024
39–58°F
dry
2023
46–61°F
dry
2022
50–63°F
rain
2021
52–63°F
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2020
44–59°F
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2019
49–63°F
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2018
47–60°F
dry
2017
42–57°F
dry
2016
60–74°F
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About this race
Join the Inaugural Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember - New London 5k Road Race & Walk!
Connect and be part of a community coming together to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lace up, show your support, and join fellow Coast Guard families, service members, veterans, and community members as we remember their courage, celebrate their legacy, and ensure they are never forgotten!
Take a Step, Make a Difference!
Proceeds support the Coast Guard Foundation and emergency relief and tragedy assistance programs for our United States Coast Guard members and their families.
Entry Fees:
- 5k: Sept. 1 - Oct. 3: $35
- 5k: Oct. 4 - Oct. 15: $40
- 5k: Oct. 16 - Race Day: $50
- Military/Veteran Discount: $10 off
Kids Fun Run - Free! (1/2 mile run: Registration still required!)
*The first 100 5k registrants will receive our Inaugural 2026 CGF Run to Remember - New London Coin!*
T-Shirts:
- Limited Edition: Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember T-Shirts available for $30.
- Proceeds: From these shirts go directly to our emergency relief and tragedy assistance programs!
- Purchase: Can purchase during registration or on race day!
Event Schedule:
- Race day check-in: opens at 7:30am
- Kids Fun Run: 8:45am
- CGF Run to Remember 5K start: 9:00am
- Awards & Refreshments: to Conclude!
The Course:
5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC. The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park! This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
All Runners, Joggers, and Walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate! Strollers welcomed!
Awards:
- Top 3 male and female overall winners
- Top 3 male and female in age groups:
- 14 & Under
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70+
Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Volunteer?
Please contact: [email protected]
For more information, visit the [race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewLondon/CoastGuardFoundationRunToRemember5kRoadRaceWalk?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
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