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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Fort Trumbull, New London CT
5K
50–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
44–62°F
dry
2024
39–58°F
dry
2023
46–61°F
dry
2022
50–63°F
rain
2021
52–63°F
rain
2020
44–59°F
rain
2019
49–63°F
rain
2018
47–60°F
dry
2017
42–57°F
dry
2016
60–74°F
dry
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About this race
Join the Inaugural Coast Guard Foundation Run to Remember
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!
Entry Fees
- Now - Aug. 31: $30
- Sept. 1 - Oct. 3: $35
- Oct. 4 - Oct. 15: $40
- Oct. 16 - Race Day: $50
Kids Fun Run - Free! (1/2 mile run: Registration still required!)
Event Schedule
- Race day check-in: opens at 7:30am
- Kids Fun Run: 8:45am
- 5K start: 9:00am
- Awards & Refreshments: to Conclude!
The Course
- Distance: 5k (3.1 Miles), chip-timing provided by SNERRO, LLC.
- Location: The race begins at Fort Trumbull State Park!
- Course Style: This flat and fast, Out and Back style course offers fantastic views of the Thames River along Pequot Ave.
- Participation: 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+
More Information
For further details about the race, please visit here.
Course map
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