Path TO The Parade 5K
About this race
USATF certified 5K course. Flat and fast, out and back course on the scenic Farmington Canal Trail in Hamden, CT.
Start and finish Devonshire Hall,109 Sanford Street, Hamden, CT 06514
Farmington Canal Path is off road, wide and paved. Come run or walk and help us on our path to fund the 2027 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.
Race -t shirt guaranteed with registration through Sunday August 9, 2026
Early packet pick-up at Woodbridge Running Company - 7 Landin St. Woodbridge, CT. Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 2PM-6 PM
Share your pictures at #nhvparade
Join us at a post race celebration with specials and entertainment at the Playwright Irish Pub,1232 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Join fellow runners on August 21, 2026 for the Path TO The Parade 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 5.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Hamden.
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Running
Path to the Parade 5k
Post race party at the Playwright Irish Pub, 1232 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT with entertainment. Bring your friends and family. to help us kick off the parade season!
Path to the Parade 5k Virtual Race
Can't make it race day? Join in the fun on your own and share your results. Register by August 9, 2026 to receive a race t-shirt. T-shirts can be mailed to you. * Virtual participants cannot win overall or age group award since included in official race timing.
Walking
Path to the Parade 5k WALK
Not up to running? Walkers welcome!
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About Hamden
Path TO The Parade 5K takes place in Hamden, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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