Fishbein / YMCA Community Road Race

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• History: Almost 50 years ago, Johanna Manfreda Fishbein started a tradition in Wallingford that would grow and change significantly over the years, bringing organizations throughout the town together to collaborate in an effort to support residents in need.
• Host: The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 5 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford.
• Location: 81 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT.
• Join Us: Hope to see you there!

📅 Registration Information

• Online Only: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day.
• Race Bib: Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning.
• Race Day Timing: On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM.

💵 Entry Fees

• 5K Race (19+ Yrs): $30 before Oct 1, thereafter $35. Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability.
• 5K Race (Under 19): $5 (No shirt provided).
• 1 Mile Youth Race (Under 14): $5 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!).
• Healthy Living 1K Walk: $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants). Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability.
• Note:
  • Reduced Fee: Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
  • Shirt Purchase: Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available.

🕒 Event Schedule

• Early Bib Pickup: Friday, October 3.
• Check In Opens: Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM.
• Youth Race & Walk Start: 9:00AM.
• 5K Run Start: 9:10AM.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners.
• Age Category Awards: Top finisher in each 5K Race age category:
  • 1-9 yrs
  • 10-14 yrs
  • 15-19 yrs
  • 20-29 yrs
  • 30-39 yrs
  • 40-49 yrs
  • 50-59 yrs
  • 60-69 yrs
  • 70-79 yrs
  • 80+ yrs
• Non-Binary Note: Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category.

For more details, visit the race page: Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race.