A Good Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 2, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 5K Run | 5K | Nov 15, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| AGR 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 15, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| AGR 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Nov 13, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 1, then $40 until Nov 13.
Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
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 6:39 AM, and the AGR 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
East Shore Park, New Haven, CT 06512
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Fast Track Timing LLC) for A Good Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at A Good Run 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:15 or better, the top quarter in 29:08, and half the field in 32:04; the last tenth came in after 48:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 27:53 | 26:50 |
| 30-39 | 26:26 | 24:58 |
| 40-49 | 33:13 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Connecticut 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:08, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 15 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 63°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
- East Shore Park, New Haven, CT 06512Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is A Good Run 5K?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 88 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 32:04 and the winner ran 20:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:08, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- East Shore Park, New Haven, CT 06512.
From the organizers
Join us on November 15th, 2026 for the 2nd Annual AGR 5K. The race will be held at the beautiful East Shore Park in New Haven, CT. The event is all about moving our bodies and celebrating where we are in our own fitness journeys. All proceeds will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation and anyone with Parkinson's is eligible for FREE registration!
The 5K course follows the shoreline paths of the park and offers inspiring views of the New Haven Harbor. The route is flat and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for seasoned runners, walkers, families and those using walking aids.