Run Like a Mother 5K and Kid's 1-Mile
About this race
Run Like a Mother 2026 🌸
Women’s 5K & Kids 1-Mile
📍 Ridgefield, Connecticut
🗓 Sunday, May 10, 2026
Kids 1-Mile – 8:00 AM
Women’s 5K – 8:30 AM
Mother’s Day in Ridgefield means one thing — Run Like a Mother is back!
Celebrate the incredible women in your life (or yourself!) with a joyful, high-energy morning filled with movement, community, and fun. Whether you're chasing a PR or jogging with friends, this welcoming 5K is perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike.
The scenic course kicks off at The Ridgefield Playhouse and finishes in beautiful Ballard Park, where the celebration continues!
Expect:
- A supportive, all-women race atmosphere
- Families lining the streets cheering you on
- A festive finish-line celebration
- Runner refreshments
- A fun-filled kids’ activity area
- Smiles, memories, and Mother’s Day magic
- Bring the whole family — the kids can race in the 1-Mile before lining the course to cheer Mom to the finish!
Make it your new Mother’s Day tradition.
Run. Celebrate. Inspire.
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Running
Women's 5k Race
Kids 1 Mile
This Kid's One Mile Race is open to kids 4-11 years of age
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ridgefield.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Ridgefield 5K Races 4 races
- Ridgefield Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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- 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, 6 Ridgefield events
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