Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund
About this race
Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund
Join us for our 25th Anniversary 5K River Run for the Fund on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9am. One of southeastern Connecticut's most scenic and meaningful 5K races! Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk, or looking for a fun morning with family and friends, this event offers something for everyone.
The professionally certified 5K course winds along the beautiful Ocean Beach shoreline, featuring flat pavement and breathtaking views of Long Island Sound, making it ideal for both competitive runners and casual participants.
More than just a race, every registration, donation and sponsorship helps support the James A. Greenleaf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides full scholarships and financial assistance to students attending Saint Bernard School and scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing higher education. Your participation directly invests in the future of local students while honoring the legacy of James A. Greenleaf, Jr.
Participants will enjoy:
-Free parking at Ocean Beach
-A commemorative race T-shirt for all pre-registered runners
-Cash prizes for the overall male and female winners
-Age group awards
-An infamous post-race raffle
-Complimentary refreshments including cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, and beverages
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Come for the race, stay for the community, and help make a difference. One mile at a time!
Interested in supporting the event?
Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to become race sponsors, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $2,500. Each offering valuable recognition on race apparel and promotional materials. We also gratefully welcome donations of raffle or silent auction items from anyone who would like to support the scholarship fund in lieu of sponsorship. Every contribution helps!
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Running
Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund
Same-day registration, bib & Tee-Shirt pickup starts at 7:30am at race event located near the Ocean Beach Boardwalk. The race will begin and end at the start/finish line in the Ocean Beach parking lot, towards the rear, promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New London, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time (EDT) in New London on September 12, 2026 — 12h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund
Greenleaf 5K River Run for the Fund · 188 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Sanders | 16:02 | 5:10 /mi |
| 2 | Ian Stallings | 19:31 | 6:17 /mi |
| 3 | Brian Werstler | 19:45 | 6:21 /mi |
| 4 | Elizabeth Fengler | 20:16 | 6:31 /mi |
| 5 | William Delgado-Moran | 20:41 | 6:39 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in New London
Find upcoming events by distance:
- New London 5K Races 7 races
- New London Running Calendar 2026 8 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 New London events
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