Come Out & Run 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

• Event Date: September 14, 2025
• Location: 101 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT
• Family Friendly: All are welcome!
• Community Spirit: Empowerment and support for LGBTQIA+ community 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.

• Kids Under 10: Free admission!
• 5K Participants: Receive a cotton t-shirt and digital race photos.
• Post Race Festivities: Enjoy activities and excitement for all!
• Community Support: Fostering camaraderie among participants.

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 12 from 3:00 PM to 5 PM & Saturday, September 13 10:00 am TO NOON at Wilton Library

Day Of: 7:45 - 8:45 AM at 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
9:15 AM: Post race festivities - check out our sponsor and vendor exhibits
10:30 AM: Awards ceremony and post race festivities continue

🚻 Race Day Logistics

Packet pickup opens at 7:45 AM. There are always lines at Packet Pickup. For a stress-free morning, we advise picking up on Friday or Saturday at Wilton Library. (Someone can pick up your packet for you.)

• Arrive: We suggest arriving 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.
• Post Race: Snacks and refreshments on the Green for all participants

🅿️ 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.

For more details, visit the race page at Come Out & Run 5K.