The Trumbull Rotary Sunset 5k Run & Walk
About this race
WE ARE BACK AT THE SCENIC & TRANQUIL TWIN BROOKS PARK.
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING WITH US AND HELPING WITH YOUR DONATIONS TO THE TRUMBULL ROTARY.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING ANOTHER GREAT TRUMBULL SUNSET!
WE ARE NOW LIMITED TO 250 PARTICIPANTS SO DO NOT DELAY YOUR ENTRY!
We did sell out last year.
The Trumbull Sunset Run has an amazing history since its start in the 80’s.
The Trumbull Rotary is preparing to host one of the oldest runs in the area & invites you to join them.
We appreciate the support and cooperation from the Trumbull Parks and Rec Department
and the Town of Trumbull to bring you this great, family event.
ALL VETERANS AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE US. MILITARY CAN RUN FOR FREE
ID required at bib pickup time!
TRUMBULL SUNSET MAP: note- map is not to scale. This course IS an accurate 3.11mi/5
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7785688k
That course has some rolling hills in the first half. The second half is a net downhill and completely flat the last half mile. There is a water stop at 1.7miles.Event calendar
May 17 - registration opens- DO NOT DELAY- WE WILL SELL OUT
July 1- registration fees increase for 19 & over only ($32.50)
July19 - guaranteed shirt sizing ends- only what's available after that (we may run out)
July 27 - registration fees increase for 19 & over only ($35)
July 30 - TRUMBULL PUBLIC LIBRARY 4-6:30pm SHARP! early pickup bib, shirt, swag- get it done and avoid the next day's stress!
July 31 - It's event evening!
5:00 pm pickup bib, shirt, swag on site at the park
6:15 pm Free kids run- directed by Donna Cramond! (Don't miss her warm up)
6:30 pm Start 5K run, walk followed by snacks & awards
There is no paper/cash registration at any time for these events.
Online only in compliance with CT event guidelines.
5K Run Prizes & Awards
Men's & Women's Champion trophies or awards
Awards for top 3 in age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Race management & course logistics- Marty Schaivone, MS Running Productions Computer bib-chip timing by Startline Race Services. Registrants will receive a T-shirt (size guaranteed when signed up by July 19). ANY SIGN UPS AFTER THAT WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT IF AVAILABLE.
THIS EVENT IS A TRUE BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY
The money we raise at this race is used to support local organizations and events like the annual dictionary project for our Trumbull 3rd graders, Trumbull Senior Citizens Fall Leaf Clean-Up, Scholarships for Trumbull High School Seniors, Trumbull Post Prom, Trumbull Mc2 Robotics, Trumbull Junior Achievement, Trumbull HS Mock Trial Team, Trumbull Arts Commission, a fall picnic for our Trumbull senior citizens as well as regional organizations like Homes For the Brave, The Center For Family Justice, Hall House, and the Thomas Merton House. In addition, we give out grants to many local and regional organizations.
Pick your distance
Running
Trumbull Sunset 5K Run & Walk 19 & OVER only
Thank you for joining in our charity run. The Trumbull Rotary donates thousands of dollars to groups within Trumbull and beyond every year.
Trumbull Sunset 5K Run & Walk 18 & UNDER only
We are back to Twin Brooks Park!
Trumbull Sunset 5K VETERANS ONLY DIVISION
VETERANS ONLY MAY REGISTER HERE. VETERANS ARE ENTERED FREE AND YOUR ID IS REQUIRED AT PRE REG/BIB PICKUP.
Trumbull Sunset Kids Scamper - various distances & not timed
These free scampers will be of various distances based on number of kids, ages, and weather. These are free, untimed, fun runs. No awards or shirts for these events. The ubiquitous and magnanimous DONNA CRAMOND will direct our young tykes. Parents may accompany their child to avoid drama. We recommend 10yrs and younger.
Trumbull Sunset Run Virtual Option
Can't make it to our actual, wonderful, fun event? Then you can do it on your own, at your leisure, in your neighborhood or while you're on a vacay! It's your call- run with it!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Trumbull, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 8:10 PM local time (EDT) in Trumbull on July 31, 2026 — 14h 23m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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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, 9 Trumbull events
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