SongStrong 5K
About this race
Join the SongStrong 5K: Run, Walk, and Make a Difference with Your Team!
Ready to make a difference while having a blast? The SongStrong 5K is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to join forces with your friends, family, or coworkers to support an amazing cause: keeping kids safe. Whether you run, walk, or volunteer, you’re part of something special. And hey, the best part? You can do it solo or form a team for an extra dose of fun and friendly competition!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Long Island Sound and the historic Guilford Green, the SongStrong 5K offers breathtaking views and a celebratory post-race atmosphere with music, food, drinks, and more! Plus, the first place trophies and race shirt giveaways make it even more rewarding.
Form a Team and Run for a Cause!
Start a team today and take on the race with friends, family, or coworkers. Not only will you enjoy the race together, but you'll also help raise awareness and funds to keep kids safe. Teams make it extra fun and bring the energy to this exciting event!
Race Day Highlights:
- Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
- Location: Guilford, CT
- 5K Start: 10:00 am
- Kids Fun Run: 9:45 am
- Post-Race Party: Food, drinks, and live music to celebrate your achievement!
- Get Rewarded for Bringing Your Friends:
- Invite 5 friends to sign up using your personal referral link, and we'll say "thank you" with a refund of up to $20! It’s a win-win—spread the word, rally your crew, and save some cash!
Registration & Fees:
- Early Bird (before Jan 1, 2026): Only $20! Plus, choose your race shirt in your favorite color!
- 15 & up (before March 31, 20256): $25
- 15 & up (before May 31, 2026): $30, then $35 after that
- Kids Fun Run: Just $10!
- Don't Miss Out on a Shirt:
- Sign up by May 25, 2026, to guarantee your race shirt! After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Can't join us on race day? Register for the Virtual 5K and run where and when you want: $30
- Note: Virtual run must be completed before June 6,2026. Entry does not include a race shirt.
Race Schedule:
- Advance Pickup: June 5, 2026, from 4:00 pm to6:30 pm at Orangetheory Fitness, Guilford, CT
- Race Day Check-in: 8:30 am at the Guilford Fairgrounds
- Kids Fun Run Start: 9:45 am
- 5K Start: 10:00 am
- Post-Race Party & Awards: 11:00 am
- Live Results:
- See your results instantly during the race! Times and placement will be available live on your mobile device.
Awards Categories:
- Overall 1st Place (Male & Female)
- Top 2 Male & Female Age Group finishers:
- 14 & Under yrs
- 15-19 yrs
- 20-29 yrs
- 30-39 yrs
- 40-49 yrs
- 50-59 yrs
- 60-69 yrs
- 70+ yrs
Become a Fundraiser:
Want to go the extra mile? Fundraise for the cause! Set a goal as an individual or as part of your team. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Fundraising Team and the Most Creative Outfit! It’s your chance to make a real impact while having fun!
Note: SongStrong supports gender neutrality and respects participant preferences. Choose from Male, Female, or Nonbinary during registration.
Don't wait! Sign up now, create your team, and help us keep kids safe at the 5th Annual SongStrong 5K. Together, we can make a difference.
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Running
5K
Fun, family-oriented day with lots of activities for the kids including sno cones, obstacle course, and much more.
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Guilford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (EDT) in Guilford on June 6, 2026 — 15h 02m of daylight.
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2026 results — SongStrong 5K
5K · 528 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Thoreen | 17:32 | 5:39 /mi |
| 2 | Alden Comeau | 17:37 | 5:41 /mi |
| 3 | Maxwell Laurans | 19:05 | 6:09 /mi |
| 4 | Henry Laurans | 19:26 | 6:16 /mi |
| 5 | Sam Oksanen | 19:38 | 6:20 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Guilford
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Guilford 5K Races 2 races
- Guilford Running Calendar 2026 2 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, 2 Guilford events
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