5K 10KKids

Minute Man Race 2027

Date: Sunday, April 25, 2027
Start time: 8:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Westport, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $10 · goes up to $45 on Mar 9, 2027
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 Run/Walk	5K	Apr 25, 20278:30 AM	$40$45 after Mar 9, 2027	–
Kids Fun Run	Kids	Apr 25, 20278:30 AM	$10$15 after Mar 9, 2027	–
10K Run	10K	Apr 25, 20278:40 AM	$50$60 after Mar 9, 2027	–

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

The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Mar 9, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K Run/Walk: $40 until Mar 8, then $45 until Apr 24, then $50 until Apr 25.
Kids Fun Run: $10 until Mar 8, then $15 until Apr 24, then $17 until Apr 25.
10K Run: $50 until Mar 8, then $60 until Apr 24, then $65 until Apr 25.

Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Connecticut runs 59:07, about 9:31 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:03:05 and men in 54:38.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:00 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880

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 April 25 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 72°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: 60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 110 feet
Results posted by the race: Results
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K, Kids
Editions: 2027 (Apr 25, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Minute Man Race?: Sunday, April 25, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Mar 9, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
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, 10K, Kids.
Where does it start?: 60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880.

From the organizers

The Women's League of Westport presents the 48th Annual Minute Man Race at Compo Beach. The event is one of Connecticut's most exciting community traditions, bringing together runners and walkers of all levels. The race day features a USATF-certified 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Kids’ Fun Run, including a ½K and 1K dash.

Families can enjoy the lively Kids Zone, packed with activities and entertainment during the races.

Every stride makes a difference — all net proceeds benefit the Women’s League of Westport Grants Program, supporting charities and nonprofit organizations across Fairfield County.