IRIS Run for Refugees

🏃‍♂️ Run/Walk in Person

• Date: Join us on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th, for a flat 5K run/walk through New Haven's East Rock neighborhood.

🏡 Virtual Option

• Alternative Participation: If you can't join us in-person, run, walk, or bike a 5k in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, or wherever you like.

💖 Go the Extra Mile for Refugees

• Fundraising Opportunities: Create an individual or team fundraiser to support IRIS' services to help immigrants with housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and more.
• Recent Achievements: We welcomed over 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants in 2025.
• Newcomers Support: Sign up to help us welcome more newcomers in 2026!

👕 Registration Details

• Race Shirt: Registration includes a white long-sleeve tech shirt or black short-sleeve shirt which will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Show Your Spirit: We want to see you rock your Run for Refugees gear across Connecticut and the country!
• Social Media Engagement: Tag us in your photos and videos and we’ll feature you on social media.

🔗 More Information

• Race Details: For additional information, visit the official race page at IRIS Run for Refugees.