Race day is here! · Sat, Aug 8, 2026
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When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
74 Joe's Hill Rd., Danbury CT
Distances
5K
Typical weather
66–82°F · some rain risk
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2025
61–81°F
dry
2024
61–71°F
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2023
68–79°F
dry
2022
74–89°F
dry
2021
66–75°F
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2020
65–81°F
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2019
65–81°F
dry
2018
72–84°F
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2017
62–73°F
dry
2016
65–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Foggy · 69–83°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 69°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Location: 74 Joe's Hill Rd., Danbury, CT
- Start Time - 5K Run/Health Walk: 9 a.m.
- Start Time - 1K Kids Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.
Sponsor Information
- Sponsored By: Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
- Website: www.holytrinitydanbury.org
- Beneficiary: The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children and Families
- Beneficiary Website: https://regionalhospicect.org/bereavement-services/
Amenities
- T-Shirt: Custom designed T-shirt for all pre-registered participants by August 3 and as available on race day.
- Post-Race Party: Featuring Holy Trinity’s Famous Homemade Perogies and other fine refreshments.
Prizes
- Matroiska Nesting Doll Prizes: Awarded to top male and female finishers, and top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
- Kids Fun Run: Medals awarded to all participants.
Race Day Registration
- Check-in Start Time: 7:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.
- Location Change: At 8:30 a.m., check-in will move to the driveway entrance on Joe's Hill.
Race Registration Link
- Register Here: The Perogie Dash Registration
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