Strides for Strength! 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity 5K Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Charity Walk | – | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Charity 5K Run: $45 until Oct 3, then $50 until Oct 4.
- Charity Walk: Free until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 32 percent above a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
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 6:51 AM, and the Charity 5K Run 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
Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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 (Club Connecticut) for Strides for Strength!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Strides for Strength!?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:16 or better, the top quarter in 24:18, and half the field in 28:58; the last tenth came in after 41:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 19:48 |
| 20-29 | 29:19 | 23:46 |
| 30-39 | 26:08 | 27:03 |
| 40-49 | 26:50 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 32:57 | 25:50 |
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?
Faster than most Connecticut 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:18, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
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 October 4 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 77°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
- Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT 06604Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Strides for Strength!?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $45, entry is about 32 percent above a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 88 runners finished the Charity 5K Run; the median finish was 28:58 and the winner ran 18:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:18, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
From the organizers
This event is a true celebration of hope, unity, and determination, bringing our community together for a cause that touches so many lives. It's an opportunity to actively support the incredible patients and essential programs at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. As a valued part of Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) and Smilow Cancer Hospital, the Norma Pfriem Breast Center provides comprehensive breast care services, from early detection and diagnosis to advanced treatment and supportive therapies. Your involvement empowers them to continue their mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and crucial wellness services to individuals and families throughout our region regardless of ability to pay.