IRIS Run for Refugees 2027

Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
Start time: 10:00 AM start (New York)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $34 · goes up to $40 on Nov 21, 2026
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
5K	5K	Feb 14, 202710:00 AM	$37$40 after Nov 21, 2026	2,900
5K Student	5K	Feb 14, 202710:00 AM	$34$36 after Nov 21, 2026	400
Virtual 5KVirtual	5K	Feb 14, 202710:00 AM	$37$40 after Nov 21, 2026	–

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 21, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K: $37 until Nov 20, then $40 until Jan 15, then $43 until Feb 5, then $45 until Feb 13, then $47 until Feb 14.
5K Student: $34 until Nov 20, then $36 until Jan 15, then $38 until Feb 5, then $39 until Feb 13, then $42 until Feb 14.

Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $37, 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 6:49 AM, and the 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT 06511

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 February 14 the day usually runs from 25°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 56°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: Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT 06511Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 50 feet
Included with entry: Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Feb 14, 2027), 2026 (Feb 8, 2026), 2025 (Feb 9, 2025), 2024 (Feb 11, 2024), 2023 (Feb 12, 2023), 2022 (Feb 13, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is IRIS Run for Refugees?: Sunday, February 14, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $34 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 21, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?: At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
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?: 5K.
Where does it start?: Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT 06511.

From the organizers

Run/Walk in person: Join us on Super Bowl Sunday, February 14th, for a flat 5K run/walk through New Haven's East Rock neighborhood.

Virtual option: If you can't join us in-person, run, walk, or bike a 5k in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, or wherever you like.

Go the extra mile for Refugees: Create an individual or team fundraiser to support IRIS' services to help immigrants with housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and more. Sign up to help us welcome more newcomers in 2027!