Come Out & Run 5k 2026
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Description
A community event presented by Wilton Pride & Wilton Library
Join Wilton Pride and Wilton Library for the Third Annual Come Out & Run 5K celebrating PRIDE, diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of unity in honor of National Coming Out Day.
All are welcome to this community-wide, family friendly, pet friendly, event fostering camaraderie, empowerment, and, most importantly, support for our LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Part 5K, part community party, the event will feature music, festivities, food, flare, prizes, and much more. Runners, Walkers, Kids, Strollers and Leashed Dogs are welcome.
Kids under 10 participate for free but still need to register.
All 5k participants will receive a giveaway, digital race photos, post race festivities and more!
THE AWARDS: Generous Gift baskets from our local sponsors go to the top 3 overall adult runners AND kid runners based on gender.
1st Prize: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, one month free at Burn Boot Camp & $30 Vital Stretch Gift Card
2nd Prize: Wilton Small Business Celebration Basket, & $20 Vital Stretch Gift Card
3rd Prize: Wilton Farmers Market Basket & $10 Vital Stretch Gift Card
KIDS Prizes Based on age: 10-12 years, 12-15 years and 15-17 years: Top 3 fastest winners each get a $15 gift card from Wild Child
Pride Best Dressed Contest:
Dress To Impress! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Best Embodiment of PRIDE: $15 Rise Doughnut Gift Card
Best Use of Color: $15 Classically Cate Gift Card
Most Creative Use of Flare: $15 Signature Style Gift Card
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-Race: Friday, September 18 from 3:00 PM to 5 PM & Saturday, September 19 10:00 am TO NOON @ Wilton Library
Day Of: 7:45 -8:45 AM @ Wilton Green Yes, someone else may pick up your race packet for you. We strongly recommend picking up your packet before race day to avoid lines. Packets will not be shipped.
RACE DAY TIMELINE 7:45 AM Packet pick-up and race day registration 8:45 AM Burn Boot Camp pre-race warm up and dance 9:00 AM 5K Race starts 9:15 AM Post race festivities - check out our sponsor and vendor exhibits 10:30 AM Awards ceremony and post race festivities continue
RACE DAY LOGISTICS Packet pickup opens at 7:45 AM. There are always lines at Packet Pickup. For a stress-free morning, we advise picking up on Friday or Saturday at Wilton Library. (Someone can pick up your packet for you.)
We suggest arriving no later than 8:30 AM
Restrooms will be available at Wilton Library beginning at 7:45 AM
Please allow enough time to park and get to the start.
Post race snacks and refreshments on the Green for all participants
The 5K will have one water station
PARKING & DROP-OFFS There will be ample parking around Wilton Town Center. If you will be getting dropped off, please get dropped off at Wilton Library.
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