Please join us for our 6th Annual A.W. Stanley Park 5K to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut! Each year the event has more and more runners. This year, medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in various age groups for in person participants. The race is a scenic and enjoyable route with some rolling hills. It begins and ends at the same location! The race is contained within the park with the exception of a brief leg on the sidewalk along Stanley Street to accommodate more runners safely! A T-shirt is included with registration for in person participants, sizes from youth small all the way to adult xl. Bathrooms will be available on site. New this year! Virtual options! Can't make the event but want to raise money for an awesome organization? Choose a virtual race and upload your results! Come check out the awesome vendors we will have as well! If you are interested in be coming a sponsor or vendor for the race, please reach out to Matthew.Butkiewicz@newbritainct.gov or David.Mcd
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6th Annual A. W. Stanley Park 5K 2026 — New Britain, CT
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to New Britain, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
