2025 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the 2025 Run for The Cove in Madison!

This meaningful event includes a 5K race, 2-mile memorial walk, kids' fun run, and family-friendly activities. It’s a special day to honor loved ones, build community, and raise funds for grieving children and families across Connecticut. Rain or shine. No refunds.

• Date: 2025-10-19
• Location: Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
• Registration Ends: No refunds, closes at noon on October 17
• Day of Registration: Reopens at 6:00 am on October 19

💖 Support Free Programs with Every Step

Proceeds from this event support The Cove’s free programs: Family Program, Camp Compassion, Virtual Groups, Expressive Arts, Summer Programs, and Professional Development. Your participation helps us continue offering hope and healing—at no cost to families.

• Programs Supported: Family Program, Camp Compassion
• Other Offerings: Virtual Groups, Expressive Arts
• Impact: Free support for grieving families
• Participation: Helps continue these vital services

🤝 Start a Fundraising Team or Join One

Every dollar raised makes a difference. Create a fundraising team or join one during registration. Need help getting started? Reach out to Jalene at jalene@covect.org for a free Fundraising Toolkit and creative ideas to reach your goals.

• Fundraising: Every dollar counts
• Getting Started: Reach out for a Fundraising Toolkit
• Email Jalene: jalene@covect.org
• Registration: Options available during sign-up

🪦 Memory Lane Signs

Raise $30 by October 4 to receive a beautiful memorial sign honoring your loved one (includes a photo). Signs will be displayed along our Memory Lane path. Select this option during registration.

• Deadline: October 4 for signs
• Cost: Raise $30 to qualify
• Display: Signs along Memory Lane path
• Registration: Select this option when signing up

👕 T-Shirts

T-shirt included with registration while supplies last. Sizes not guaranteed after October 4.

• Included: T-shirt with registration
• Availability: While supplies last
• Size Guarantee: Not guaranteed after October 4
• Register Early: Ensure your preferred size

🙌 Interested in Volunteering?

We’d love your help on race day! To sign up, select “Other” at the top of the registration page and fill out the volunteer form. Have questions? Reach out anytime, we’re happy to help!

• Volunteer Sign-Up: Select “Other” during registration
• Form Fill-Out: Complete the volunteer form
• Questions: Contact us anytime
• Help Needed: On race day for various tasks

💼 Interested in Sponsoring This Event?

Sponsorships are a powerful way to support grieving children and families while promoting your business or organization. Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities
For more information, email Jalene at jalene@covect.org

• Sponsorship Benefits: Support grieving children and families
• Promotion: Opportunity for business visibility
• Contact for Info: Email Jalene for details
• Link to Opportunity: Visit sponsorship page