IRIS Run for Refugees

Event Overview

• Date: February 8, 2026
• Location: Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT
• Website: IRIS Run for Refugees
• Event Type: 5K run/walk

Participate In-Person

• Join Us: Participate in a flat 5K run/walk through New Haven's East Rock neighborhood.
• Super Bowl Sunday: Celebrate the event on the same day as the big game!
• Community Spirit: Experience the vibrant local atmosphere.
• Support Local: Your participation helps vital community services.

Virtual Option

• Flexibility: Can’t join us in-person? You can still participate!
• Choose Your Path: Run, walk, or bike a 5K in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, or anywhere you like.
• Distance: Complete the 5K at your own pace and convenience.
• Stay Connected: Share your experience with the community online.

Fundraising for Refugees

• Go the Extra Mile: Create an individual or team fundraiser to support IRIS's services.
• Support Services: Assist immigrants with housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and more.
• Impact: Help us welcome more than 3,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2026.
• Join Us: Sign up and make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

Registration Benefits

• Shirts: Registration includes a white long-sleeve tech shirt or black short-sleeve shirt.
• First-Come, First-Serve: Shirts are given away on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Show Your Spirit: Rock your Run for Refugees gear across Connecticut and beyond!
• Social Media: Tag us in photos and videos to be featured on our social media channels!