IRIS Run for Refugees 5K
Winter Storm Update:
Two Hour Delay - Race starts at 12pm!
To allow the City of New Haven to clean up after the snowstorm, we are going to delay the start for Sunday’s Run for Refugees until noon. Registration and packet pickup will start at 10:30 a.m. The City is doing everything it can to make the racecourse and parking lots as safe as possible for our 3,000 participants. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the safety of our participants and volunteers is our number 1 priority.
Shirts
Introducing the Exciting New Logo and Design for the 2025 Shirt!
White long-sleeve tech shirts and black short-sleeve shirts will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We can’t wait to see you rocking your Run for Refugees gear all across Connecticut and beyond! Be sure to tag us in your photos and videos, and we’ll feature you on our social media!
Donations & Fundraising
Join us for our annual 5K run—an eco-friendly and healthier alternative to a gala dinner!
Celebrate our mission at your own pace, with no need for formal attire (though you’re welcome to dress up if you wish!). This year, we invite you to take an active role in welcoming newcomers and supporting them as they rebuild their lives. You can make a donation at checkout or become a fundraiser to amplify your impact.
Your support makes all the difference!
Traffic Advisory
Do you live on the race course? View our traffic advisory below to see when your neighborhood will be impacted by race traffic.
Course Info
The course runs entirely through the scenic neighborhood of East Rock. The flat course begins and finishes at Wilbur Cross High School.
Post-Race Party
TBD
Sponsorship Opportunities
With your help, we can raise thousands of dollars for IRIS. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, contact Venu Thirumala at vthirumala@irisct.org.
February 9, 2025
Wilbur Cross High School
181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
*Limited to 3,000 participants | Register early to take advantage of lowest pricing
Schedule - Updated due to Winter Storm!
10:30am: Packet Pick-Up
12:00pm: 5K Start
12:15pm: Post-Race Party!
1:00pm: Awards Ceremony
Parking
There are 5 parking lots available at Wilbur Cross High School and street parking. Parking volunteers will be on site to direct you to available parking areas. No additional designated race parking is available. No shuttle service!
Early Packet Pick-Up
mActivity Fitness Center
285 Nicoll St, New Haven, CT 06511
Friday, February 7th - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 8th - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Awards
First male, female and non-binary finishers.
Top 3 men & women finishers in each of the following divisions:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-24, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-59, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.
Top 3 largest fundraisers.
Results
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
IRIS served more than 2,000 immigrants last year and welcomed over 280 newly arrived refugees! The mission of IRIS is to enable refugees and other displaced people to establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. Refugees are men, women and children who fled their countries of origin due to persecution on the basis of their race, nationality, religious belief, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Currently, IRIS’s refugee clients come from Syria, Afghanistan, Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Sudan and other countries. IRIS provides refugees with housing, food, clothing, and services such as education, English training, job preparation and placement, health care, and immigration legal aid.
Questions? Contact jody@jbsports.com.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
