Run for Waterside 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $8
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Public - 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Waterside Students, Family, Alumni, & Faculty | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $8 | – |
| General Public - 1-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:10 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- General Public - 5K: $35 until Oct 14.
- Waterside Students, Family, Alumni, & Faculty: $8 until Oct 17.
- General Public - 1-Mile Fun Run: $15 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 Stamford runs 32:44, about 10:32 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:00 and men in 29:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the General Public - 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT 06902
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 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT 06902Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Waterside?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $8 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT 06902.
From the organizers
Run For Waterside has raised more than $2.5 million for student scholarships!
Waterside School is an independent Junior Kindergarten through fifth grade school serving children and their families regardless of family income or circumstance. 100% of students receive need-based scholarships.
Run for Waterside is held in the loving memory of Jeffrey Hammond Long. Jeff was selfless, community-oriented and beloved. His life was defined by a simple conviction: it's cool to be nice. The Run continues each year in celebration of his spirit.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jamel Keels, Director of Advancement, at [email protected].