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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic CT
5K
50–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
42–60°F
dry
2024
43–63°F
dry
2023
47–62°F
dry
2022
47–59°F
rain
2021
48–60°F
dry
2020
45–59°F
dry
2019
45–62°F
dry
2018
39–46°F
dry
2017
50–67°F
dry
2016
62–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Rain likely · 57–66°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 57°F · 35% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
18th Annual Run Walk for the Penguins!
Event Features a 5k Run or 2-mile walk through a quiet, paved neighborhood.
Event registration includes free admission to Mystic Aquarium on Race Day!
Every step helps support Mystic Aquarium's conservation efforts to protect critically endangered African penguins
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