Event 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 Details
- Date: 2026-09-20
- Location: 101 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT
- URL: Race Info
- Participants: Runners, Walkers, Kids, Strollers, and Leashed Dogs are welcome.
Community Participation
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly, pet friendly, event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Part 5K, part community party, the event will feature music, festivities, food, flare, prizes, and much more.
Kids under 10 participate for free but still need to register.
Participant Perks
- T-Shirt: All 5k participants will receive a cotton t-shirt.
- Digital Photos: Participants will receive digital race photos.
- Post Race Festivities: Enjoy post-race festivities and more!
Awards
THE AWARDS: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall adult runners AND kid runners.
- 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 each get 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 at Wilton Library.
- Day Of: 7:45 - 8:45 AM at Wilton Green.
- Recommendation: 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: arrive no later than 8:30 AM.
- Restrooms: Available at Wilton Library beginning at 7:45 AM.
- Parking: Allow enough time to park and get to the start.
- Water Station: The 5K will have one water station.
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.