Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler 2027

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Brookfield, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $30
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
Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler	8K	Jun 6, 20279:00 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Jun 5.

Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Connecticut ($30).

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:20 AM, and the Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 420 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cadigan Park, Brookfield, CT 06804

Directions to the start

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 June 6 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 65 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: Cadigan Park, Brookfield, CT 06804Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 420 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt - First 100 Registrants
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 8K
Editions: 2027 (Jun 6, 2027), 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 1, 2025), 2024 (Jun 2, 2024), 2023 (Jun 4, 2023), 2022 (Jun 5, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Brookfield Lions Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler?: Sunday, June 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Connecticut ($30).
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?: 8K.
Where does it start?: Cadigan Park, Brookfield, CT 06804.

From the organizers

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONSITE STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.

Race start time is 9:00 AM

Set on the stage of beautiful Candlewood Lake, the Brookfield Lions Club is proud to once again sponsor the 19th Annual Strides to Cure Diabetes, promoting diabetes awareness and research. Bring the whole family to participate in this flat, fast and scenic 5-mile run, and generously support this charitable fundraising event.

Thank you in advance for your support in making this year’s race a fun-filled experience for everyone, while raising money and awareness for a great cause!

Free race t-shirts for the first 100 Registrants, age group prizes, cash awards to top age group finishers, masters winners, as well as any course record breakers!