America’s – Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile (1 Mile)
About this race
Join the Bruce Museum, Greenwich United Way (GUW), and Greenwich Road Runners in celebrating a historic milestone. One of Greenwich's signature events honoring America’s 250th anniversary will take place on June 6, 2026. This festive event kicks off at the iconic Bruce Museum, with the 1-Mile Run starting at 8:00AM and the 5K (certified course) beginning at 8:30AM. Whether you’re running, jogging, or strolling, participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy a scenic course in Bruce Park and a spirited celebration of our nation’s past and future. After crossing the finish line, stick around for post-run refreshments, awards, entertainment, and enjoy free access to the Bruce Museum, making it a perfect day of fitness, history, and family fun in the heart of Greenwich. Net proceeds will go towards children's programming at the Bruce and GUW. #USA250👟🎉
*Race Bib gets you free entry into the Bruce Museum that day for a new exhibition, Six Extinctions. Info here: https://brucemuseum.org/exhibitions/six-extinctions/
5K Age Group Awards:
12 and under, 13 - 18, 19 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70-79, 80+. Top three male and female, in each age category, receives a medal.
Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall.
1 Mile Fun Run: Participation medals to all kids.
Emcee/Race Announcer: Colin Cosell
One Community... Two Distances... 250 Years of History!
Presented by: the Bruce Museum, Greenwich United Way, and Greenwich Road Runners
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Running
America 250 Greenwich 5K Run
America 250 Greenwich 1 Mile Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Greenwich.
About Greenwich
America’s – Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile (1 Mile) takes place in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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