Come Out & Run 5k

Race Overview

Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the Third Annual Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day.

• Event Date: 2026-09-20
• Location: 101 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT
• URL: Race Registration
• Community Focus: Family friendly, pet friendly, community support for LGBTQIA+ members and allies.

Event Highlights

Part 5K, part community party, the event will feature music, festivities, food, flare, prizes, and much more. Runners, Walkers, Kids, Strollers and Leashed Dogs are welcome.

• Free Registration: Kids under 10 participate for free but still need to register.
• Participants Benefits: All 5k participants will receive a giveaway, digital race photos, post race festivities and more!
• Post Race Festivities: Enjoy a post-race celebration and check out our sponsor and vendor exhibits.

Awards

THE AWARDS: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall adult runners AND kid runners based on gender.

• 1st Prize: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, one month free at Burn Boot Camp & $30 Vital Stretch Gift Card
• 2nd Prize: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, & $20 Vital Stretch Gift Card
• 3rd Prize: Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Vital Stretch Gift Card
• Kids Prizes: Top 3 fastest winners in age groups (10-12, 12-15, 15-17) receive a $15 gift card from Wild Child.

Pride Best Dressed Contest

Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Best Embodiment of PRIDE: $15 Rise Doughnut Gift Card
• Best Use of Color: $15 Classically Cate Gift Card
• Most Creative Use of Flare: $15 Signature Style Gift Card

Packet Pickup

Pre-Race: Friday, September 18 from 3:00 PM to 5 PM & Saturday, September 19 10:00 am TO NOON @ Wilton Library

Day Of: 7:45 - 8:45 AM @ Wilton Green
Yes, someone else may pick up your race packet for you. We strongly recommend picking up your packet before race day to avoid lines. Packets will not be shipped.

Race Day Timeline

• 7:45 AM: Packet pick-up and race day registration
• 8:45 AM: Burn Boot Camp pre-race warm-up and dance
• 9:00 AM: 5K Race starts
• 10:30 AM: Awards ceremony and post race festivities continue

Race Day Logistics

Packet pickup opens at 7:45 AM. We advise picking up on Friday or Saturday at Wilton Library to avoid lines. Restrooms will be available at Wilton Library beginning at 7:45 AM. Please allow enough time to park and get to the start.

Parking & Drop-Offs

There will be ample parking around Wilton Town Center. If you will be getting dropped off, please get dropped off at Wilton Library.