13th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race & Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Weatogue, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run: $15 until Oct 4.
- 1 Mile Run: $20 until Oct 4.
- 5K: $25 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 26 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Latimer Lane School, Weatogue, CT 06089
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Latimer Lane School, Weatogue, CT 06089Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 220 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Sep 24, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 13th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race & Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $25, entry is about 26 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Latimer Lane School, Weatogue, CT 06089.
From the organizers
Healthy bodies support healthy minds! Grab your running shoes, family and friends, and participate in an invigorating, safe, and family friendly run in the Latimer Lane School district. All proceeds go directly back to the school and its students and provide enhancements to the Latimer Lane Physical Education Program. Previous race proceeds have purchased a Gaga Pit, sleds, a map for the primary playground, a basketball hoop, a climbing tower, and balls for each of the classes (to name a few).