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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk CT
5K
31–43°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
23–35°F
dry
2024
29–42°F
dry
2023
30–42°F
dry
2022
27–37°F
dry
2021
40–59°F
dry
2020
39–55°F
dry
2019
25–35°F
dry
2018
27–41°F
dry
2017
31–49°F
rain
2016
34–44°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
31°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The City of Norwalk will be kicking off its 5th Annual 5K (3.1mile) festive / holiday run. We welcome runners of all levels to help kick off this new tradition to support the Norwalk Play and Learn Camps. All net proceeds of this run will supplement our summer day camp activities, trips, entertainment and scholarships. Join Us! We have a great certified course right out of Calf Pasture Beach. Come as a group or come alone! Please note: Dogs are not allowed.
The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 am with finish line party starting thereafter.
Brief award ceremony at 10:15 am. Festive attire encouraged!
*T-Shirts are in limited supply and not guaranteed for registrants who sign up after 12/04/26.
Online Registration Will Close at Noon on Friday 12/11, and will re-open on race morning! See you then!
The Route
Start at the splash Pad going to Calf Pasture Beach Road in the north bound land heading north.
Turn Left on to Marvin Street don't follow the traffic circle,
Then turn left onto Gregory Blvd. turn right onto Blackstone Dr.
Turn Left on Sylvester Ct.
Turn left on Decker St.
Turn left on Gregory Blvd.
Back to Marvin Street
Right on Calf Pasture Beach Road
Follow Calf Pasture Beach Road around the softball fields area to the finish line at Ripka's.
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