Circle of Care Make Tracks Walk & 5K Run

Event Information

The Circle of Care Make Tracks Walk & 5K Run, presented by ASML, returns this September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Join the community for a meaningful morning of running, walking, and showing your support for Connecticut children with cancer and their families. Whether you're participating in honor, in memory, or simply to make a difference, every step helps raise critical awareness and vital funds while standing alongside families facing childhood cancer.

Funds raised directly benefit Circle of Care, helping provide essential financial support and awareness to families throughout Connecticut as they navigate the challenges of childhood cancer. Together, we can make every step count.

Show up in gold or purple to stand with families facing the unimaginable right here in Connecticut.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Registering is the first step toward making a difference for families of children with cancer. When you sign up, a personalized fundraising page is automatically created for you to use and share. We encourage all participants to consider fundraising this year—even a few donations from friends and family can make a meaningful impact when we work together.

Your fundraising page is an opportunity to share your story, whether you're participating in honor or memory of someone special, supporting a loved one, or simply inspired by Circle of Care's mission.

Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative prize (to be announced soon).

Want to make an even bigger impact? Create or join a team! Individual fundraisers can join forces with friends, family, coworkers, or community groups to work toward a shared goal. Teams are a fun way to participate together, increase your collective impact, and enjoy a little friendly competition along the way.

September 20, 2026

Sherwood Island State Park

Westport, CT 06880

Event Schedule

8:30am-930am: Check-In

9:45am: Opening Ceremony Begins

10:00am: Race Starts

10:30am - 1:00pm: Post-Race Celebration

Important Information

- No dogs or alcohol are permitted at Sherwood Island State Park for this event.

- There will be no on-site registration.

- Children 9 and under register for free; families of 4 or more can take advantage of special family pricing.

- Prices increase on 8/1, 9/1, and 9/19.

Event Festivities

As you make your way back into the party, you can visit with our Health & Wellness and activity vendors, meet the Circle of Care team, enjoy music from our DJ, and sample food from our food trucks. Bring friends and family!

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Email info@thecircleofcare.org.