Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven CT
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
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!
