The Follow Natural Fitness Women's Health 5K
About this race
A welcoming, inclusive race morning for all ages and fitness levels in support of women’s health. Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026 for a Kids Fun Run, 1 Mile Walk, and timed 5K Run/Walk at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT.Follow Natural Fitness Run for Women’s Health 5K
May is a month of awareness for both Women’s Health and Mental Health.
This event is not just about running, it’s about honoring strength, prioritizing well-being, and creating space for both physical and mental health within our community. Every step taken supports a bigger message: taking care of your body and your mind matters.
This event is for everyone.
All ages, paces, and experience levels are welcome. Whether you are running, walking, cheering on a loved one, or bringing the family, we would love to have you join us!
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT
Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM
5K starts at 9:15 AM
Join us for the Follow Natural Fitness Run for Women’s Health 5K, a community-centered event created to celebrate movement, health, and support for women’s wellness.
This event is designed to be welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Whether you are coming to race the 5K, enjoy the 1 Mile Walk, or bring your children to participate in the fun run, this morning is about community, connection, and showing up for a meaningful cause.
Participants in the 5K may choose to run or walk the course.
The 1 Mile Walk is untimed and open to all experience levels.
Strollers are welcome.
Awards
5K only
Awards will be presented to:
Top Male and Female
1st place in each age group
The 1 Mile Walk is untimed and does not include awards.
Event Schedule
Sunday, May 17, 2026
7:30 AM – On-site check-in and bib pickup opens
8:45 AM – Check-in and bib pickup closes
9:00 AM – Kids Fun Run begins
9:15 AM – 5K Run/Walk begins
9:15 AM – 1 Mile Walk begins
10:15 AM – Approximate awards presentation for 5K
Important Notes
Strollers are welcome.
The 5K is timed and participants may run or walk
The 1 Mile Walk is untimed
All participants must register in advance, including children
Shirts are included for 5K and 1 Mile Walk participants only
Shirt size guarantee ends May 3, 2026
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
Support the mission of the Follow Natural Fitness Run for Women’s Health 5K by making a donation during registration.
Donations help expand community wellness efforts and support women’s health-centered initiatives.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact:
Marty(MS Running Productions) is the race director and coordinator of more than 35 races, including six from the Little Pub — Little O'Pub 5K, the Surfin' Santa, Holiday Toy Run — and others in Stratford; Two Roads Shore to the Pour, the Turkey Trot, the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge & Hot Oil 5K in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in Fairfield County.
MS Running Productions is available for event consulting and directing.
Or Nathalie (FollowNaturalFitness) is the co-founder of the fitness company that provide personal training and meal plan + chef-prepared meal prep services. Nathalie has led several fitness events, including and not limited to partners like Nike, MarathonSports, Vibrant Health, and many other fitness/health brands.
Contact Marty: msrunningproductions@yahoo.com
Contact Nathalie: CoachNat@FollowNaturalFitness.com
Pick your distance
Running
FNF Run for Women's Health 5K
FNF Run for Women's Health Kids Fun Run
Walking
FNF Run for Women's Health UNTIMED 1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bridgeport, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:06 PM local time (EDT) in Bridgeport on May 17, 2026 — 14h 33m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Follow Natural Fitness Women's Health 5K
FNF Run for Women's Health 5K · 123 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenroy Mckenzie | 19:20 | 6:13 /mi |
| 2 | Nicholas Holodnak | 20:10 | 6:29 /mi |
| 3 | Drew Smedley | 21:33 | 6:56 /mi |
| 4 | Bruce Gussin | 21:50 | 7:02 /mi |
| 5 | Rene Afanador | 21:57 | 7:04 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 13 Bridgeport events
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