On August 30, 2026, the Be Happy Road Race takes place in Ellington, Connecticut. The event offers three distance options: 0.6 miles, 1 mile, and 6.2 miles, accommodating runners of different abilities and training levels. Entry fees range from $20 to $45 depending on your chosen distance. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving participants an early start to their Sunday morning. If you can't make it to Connecticut on race day, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance at your own location and time. This flexibility makes it accessible whether you're traveling to the venue or running remotely.
From the Race Organizer
Join Team Be Happy & Lindsay's Legacy Foundation for the 8 th Annual running of the Be Happy Road Race. We're so excited to announce we're moving to Ellington, CT!!!! To date we have raised and donated over $125,000 to The Lindsay's Legacy Foundation Fund to support clinical trial research. All donations made support Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center’s mission to pursue the latest advances in cancer research. With your help we hope to continue to support these programs. One hundred percent (100%) of participant registration fees are donated to this research which enables innovative cancer treatments and therapies to be made available as impactful as possible to patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital who have been given a devastating diagnosis. Final details regarding the course and start/finish locations are coming soon! We are excited to announce that prize money continues in 2026!!! We will be awarding sponsor provided cash money to the top 3 overall male and female finishers for the in-person 5K and the 10K. (Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd) You can only participate in one event. These races will be chip timed with cash prizes awarded to first, second, and third male and female overall winners. Divisional awards will also be given to the male and female winners of each division of both races (Age divisions up to 1-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+), no double dipping. You can also register for one of 3 virtual events! Run a 5K - 3.12 miles, a 10K - 6.24 miles, or our Race for Hope Challenge, which includes a 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon or 22.46 miles. All virtual events begin on August 26, 2025, you can run your miles at home on a treadmill or out in the streets of your choice then use the provided link to upload your results. (Those participating in our virtual events will have their race packets mailed to them after registration closes on race day.) Details regarding bib mailing date cutoffs and early packet pickup will be announced closer to race day.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ellington, 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
Be Happy Road Race 2026 — Ellington, CT takes place on August 30, 2026. The race is held in Ellington, Connecticut.
Where is Be Happy Road Race 2026 — Ellington, CT held?
Be Happy Road Race 2026 — Ellington, CT is held at Abbott Road in Ellington, Connecticut.
Where can I find hotels near Be Happy Road Race 2026 — Ellington, CT?
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