Race day is here! · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
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Friday, October 9th, 2026
Keating Farms Ave, Newtown CT
5K
51–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
43–56°F
dry
2024
48–63°F
dry
2023
43–58°F
dry
2022
41–60°F
dry
2021
54–65°F
dry
2020
46–64°F
dry
2019
48–53°F
rain
2018
61–75°F
dry
2017
70–73°F
rain
2016
51–62°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Oct 9
Cloudy · 47–64°F
Friday, Oct 9starts near 47°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
The 6th annual Race For Catherine fundraiser is here! No matter the age, no matter the place, no matter the speed, this is the “5K for Kindness” for EVERYONE.
Join us in person on October 11th for a family friendly certified and timed run/walk unlike any other. Cuddle with the adoptable animals, meet the rescued animal ambassadors waiting for you at the finish and indulge with a free breakfast post race on us! And don’t forget about our NEW “Kids For Kindness” Dash for our littlest do-gooders aged 3-9.
Not local? Not a problem! Virtual friends can join in any time, any place from October 9-11th. Join our worldwide community of walkers and runners by creating a team, exercising with your favorite four-legged friend or just taking some time to build a healthier YOU. And with the RaceJoy app, family and friends can follow, join, or complete from afar.
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