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SUMMARY:Tour de Noank 5K
DESCRIPTION:Runners\, walkers\, and families will converge on Noank Saturday morning for the 5K Tour de Noank road race benefiting adaptive recreation programs. Sponsored by Groton Parks and Recreation\, the race allows participants to run through Noank on a certified course while benefiting adaptive recreation programs. The route starts and finishes at Esker Point Beach\, guaranteeing racers scenic water views throughout the course. \n“The Tour de Noank 5K is designed to accommodate competitive runners looking for a challenging course as well as families that just want to enjoy a nice run through the village of Noank\,” said Kevin Agullo\, director of Groton Parks and Recreation. “We have a certified 5K race as well as a fun run for families.” Registration will begin at 8: 30 a.m. Saturday at Esker Point Beach with the Fun Run starting at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m. Registration will be available online until Friday at noon. Thereafter\, interested runners will need to register in person at the Parks and Recreation office or on race day for $30. Prior to race day\, registration is $25. \nNote: all race shirts are sold out. \nStarted as a way to fundraise for Groton Parks and Recreation’s Adaptive Recreation Programs\, the Tour de Noank has become somewhat of an annual tradition along the Connecticut shoreline. Whether participants run to set a personal best or take in the view with a leisurely stroll\, the Tour de Noank is a great way to spend a Saturday morning supporting a worthy cause. \n  \nFor the details section under the article: \nEvent Details \n\nRace Type: Certified 5K Road Race\n\n\nCourse: Scenic roads through the village of Noank\nFun Run Start: 9:30 a.m.\n5K Start: 10:00 a.m.\nRace Day Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m.\nAdvance Registration: $25\nRace Day Registration: $30\nOnline Registration Deadline: Friday\, June 5 at 12:00 p.m.\nRegistration After Deadline: In-person only or race day\nRace Shirts: Sold Out\nStart & Finish Line: Esker Point Beach\nWebsite/Registration: Event link below\n\nImportant Notes \n\nAll race shirts and sizes are sold out.\nOnline registration closes at noon on June 5.\nRace day registration closes 15 minutes before the start of the race.\nThe event includes both a Fun Run and a certified 5K course.\nProceeds support adaptive recreation programs in the Groton community.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/tour-de-noank-5k/
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CATEGORIES:Esker Point Beach
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SUMMARY:L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K
DESCRIPTION:L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K returns to New London on Sunday\, June 14\, continuing one of the shoreline’s most popular early-summer running traditions. Whether you’re chasing a personal best\, looking for a scenic walk\, or simply searching for a fun community event to kick off your Sunday\, the race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities along the city’s waterfront. \nRunners can choose between a 5K course designed for competitors\, walkers\, families\, and strollers or a faster-paced 10K featuring long straightaways and ocean views along Pequot Avenue. After crossing the finish line\, participants can cool off with post-race refreshments\, collect a commemorative technical shirt\, and celebrate with fellow runners at the post-race party overlooking New London. \nThe event is also the final stop in the Spring Shoreline Challenge race series\, where participants who completed races in April\, May\, and June earn a special commemorative medal. Families can join in the fun as well with the HMF FitKids Run\, featuring quarter-mile and half-mile distances for children ages 2 through 11. \nAdditional Details\nRace Start Times \n\n8:00 a.m. – 10K & 5K\n9:30 a.m. – HMF FitKids Run\n\nPost-Race Party \n\nEastern side of L+M Hospital\, Montauk Avenue\n\nAwards Ceremony \n\n9:15 a.m.\n\nParking \n\nLawrence + Memorial Hospital Surface Parking Lot\nBehind Recovery Room Restaurant\, 445 Ocean Ave.\, New London\nL+M Hospital D-Lot (limited access\, closes at 7:00 a.m.)\nOn-street parking available throughout New London (follow posted restrictions)\n\nParticipant Perks \n\nTechnical short-sleeve finisher shirt\nPost-race refreshments\nSpring Shoreline Challenge medal opportunity\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nOcean views along the course\n\nHMF FitKids Run \n\nAges 2-11\n¼-mile and ½-mile options available\nFamily participation encouraged
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/lm-hospital-summer-stride-5k-10k/
LOCATION:D-Lot at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital\, 365 Montauk Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:L&M Hospital
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SUMMARY:Downtown Westerly Walk or Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Westerly Walk or Run 5K gives participants a chance to stay active\, meet new people\, and explore the heart of downtown Westerly in a fun and welcoming group setting. Held on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer\, the event encourages walkers and runners of all experience levels to get outside and enjoy the community. \nRather than a competitive race\, the weekly gathering focuses on fitness\, social connection\, and enjoying the local area. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5K route\, making it accessible to everyone from seasoned runners to those simply looking for an enjoyable midweek outing. \nWhether you’re training for a larger race\, looking to add some movement to your week\, or hoping to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts\, Downtown Westerly Walk or Run 5K offers a free and friendly way to spend a summer evening. \nEvent Details \nWhen: Every Wednesday \nTime: 6:30 p.m. \nLocation: One Of One Athletics Club\n26 High Street\nWesterly\, RI \nDistance: 5K \nAdmission: Free \nHighlights \n\nWalk or run at your own pace\nWeekly community event\nExplore downtown Westerly\nOpen to all fitness levels\nMeet fellow walkers and runners\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/downtown-westerly-walk-or-run-5k/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:One of One Athletics Club\, 26 High Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:One of One Athletics Club
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SUMMARY:Rose Arts Festival of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:[Various locations across Norwich. Go to the event site for locations. Click Event Website link at the bottom of the page] \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich returns June 25 through 27\, bringing three days of live music\, art\, food trucks\, local vendors\, and downtown energy to Norwich. What began as a community arts celebration has grown into one of the region’s signature summer festivals\, filling city streets\, bars\, breweries\, and outdoor spaces with performances and crowds all weekend long. From daytime concerts on Chelsea Parade to late-night sets echoing through downtown venues\, the festival creates the kind of atmosphere that turns Norwich into a full-on summer destination. \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich mixes big-stage performances with a strong local and regional creative spirit. Visitors can browse Vendor Village for handcrafted art\, jewelry\, textiles\, and one-of-a-kind goods while food trucks and local vendors keep the festival grounds packed with everything from comfort food favorites to international flavors. The event also continues its Budding Artist Exhibit & Competition\, created in honor of beloved Norwich teacher Sara St. George Davis. Open to artists of all ages\, the exhibit has become one of the festival’s most meaningful traditions\, celebrating young creativity while connecting the arts directly back to the local community. \nMusic drives the heartbeat of the weekend\, especially once the sun starts going down and downtown Norwich fills with festival crowds moving from stage to stage. Saturday’s main stage lineup on Chelsea Parade features nationally touring jam\, indie\, and alternative acts including Mihali\, Neighbor\, Melt\, Oh He Dead\, The Wolff Sisters\, and Lazy Trail. After dark\, the city keeps going with performances spread across downtown venues including Strange Brew\, Harp & Dragon\, Billy Wilson’s\, These Guys Brewing\, and Reliance Health Gallery. The result is part music festival\, part citywide block party\, with live sound pouring out of venues well into the night. \nFriday\, June 26 – Downtown Norwich\nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n6:00 PM – Susan Jensen\n6:30 PM – Natalie Paige\n7:05 PM – Roy Dunn McLean\n7:45 PM – Sue Menhart\n8:30 PM – Frank Critelli \nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing\n6:00 PM – Ashley Hamel\n7:00 PM – Big Lux \nReliance Health Stage @ Reliance Health Gallery\n6:00 PM – Mighty Seamus\n6:30 PM – Sunnie Redwing\n7:00 PM – Static & Rust \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n6:30 PM – Jesse Desorcy & Co.\n7:45 PM – Fimone\n9:00 PM – Ward Hayden & The Outliers \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n7:00 PM – The Gleeful Conspiracy\n8:00 PM – Drop Party\n9:30 PM – Bermuda Search Party \n\nSaturday\, June 27 – Main Stage at Chelsea Parade\n11:00 AM – Lazy Trail\n12:00 PM – The Wolff Sisters\n1:30 PM – Oh He Dead\n3:00 PM – Melt\n4:50 PM – Neighbor\n6:45 PM – Mihali \n\nSaturday Night\, June 27 – Downtown Norwich\nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing (Marina)\n8:00 PM – Jeremy Haddad \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n8:00 PM – The Pretty Graves\n9:00 PM – Slyne & The Family Stoned\n10:00 PM – Nova One \nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n8:00 PM – Charlotte Roth\n8:40 PM – Ponybird\n9:30 PM – Tyler Fauxbel \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n8:00 PM – Matt Kampe & The Hub\n9:30 PM – Coyote Island\n11:00 PM – Night Zero (featuring members of Mihali & Neighbor) \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/rose-arts-festival-of-norwich/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Downtown Norwich
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SUMMARY:Rose Arts Festival of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:[Various locations across Norwich. Go to the event site for locations. Click Event Website link at the bottom of the page] \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich returns June 25 through 27\, bringing three days of live music\, art\, food trucks\, local vendors\, and downtown energy to Norwich. What began as a community arts celebration has grown into one of the region’s signature summer festivals\, filling city streets\, bars\, breweries\, and outdoor spaces with performances and crowds all weekend long. From daytime concerts on Chelsea Parade to late-night sets echoing through downtown venues\, the festival creates the kind of atmosphere that turns Norwich into a full-on summer destination. \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich mixes big-stage performances with a strong local and regional creative spirit. Visitors can browse Vendor Village for handcrafted art\, jewelry\, textiles\, and one-of-a-kind goods while food trucks and local vendors keep the festival grounds packed with everything from comfort food favorites to international flavors. The event also continues its Budding Artist Exhibit & Competition\, created in honor of beloved Norwich teacher Sara St. George Davis. Open to artists of all ages\, the exhibit has become one of the festival’s most meaningful traditions\, celebrating young creativity while connecting the arts directly back to the local community. \nMusic drives the heartbeat of the weekend\, especially once the sun starts going down and downtown Norwich fills with festival crowds moving from stage to stage. Saturday’s main stage lineup on Chelsea Parade features nationally touring jam\, indie\, and alternative acts including Mihali\, Neighbor\, Melt\, Oh He Dead\, The Wolff Sisters\, and Lazy Trail. After dark\, the city keeps going with performances spread across downtown venues including Strange Brew\, Harp & Dragon\, Billy Wilson’s\, These Guys Brewing\, and Reliance Health Gallery. The result is part music festival\, part citywide block party\, with live sound pouring out of venues well into the night. \nFriday\, June 26 – Downtown Norwich\nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n6:00 PM – Susan Jensen\n6:30 PM – Natalie Paige\n7:05 PM – Roy Dunn McLean\n7:45 PM – Sue Menhart\n8:30 PM – Frank Critelli \nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing\n6:00 PM – Ashley Hamel\n7:00 PM – Big Lux \nReliance Health Stage @ Reliance Health Gallery\n6:00 PM – Mighty Seamus\n6:30 PM – Sunnie Redwing\n7:00 PM – Static & Rust \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n6:30 PM – Jesse Desorcy & Co.\n7:45 PM – Fimone\n9:00 PM – Ward Hayden & The Outliers \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n7:00 PM – The Gleeful Conspiracy\n8:00 PM – Drop Party\n9:30 PM – Bermuda Search Party \n\nSaturday\, June 27 – Main Stage at Chelsea Parade\n11:00 AM – Lazy Trail\n12:00 PM – The Wolff Sisters\n1:30 PM – Oh He Dead\n3:00 PM – Melt\n4:50 PM – Neighbor\n6:45 PM – Mihali \n\nSaturday Night\, June 27 – Downtown Norwich\nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing (Marina)\n8:00 PM – Jeremy Haddad \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n8:00 PM – The Pretty Graves\n9:00 PM – Slyne & The Family Stoned\n10:00 PM – Nova One \nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n8:00 PM – Charlotte Roth\n8:40 PM – Ponybird\n9:30 PM – Tyler Fauxbel \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n8:00 PM – Matt Kampe & The Hub\n9:30 PM – Coyote Island\n11:00 PM – Night Zero (featuring members of Mihali & Neighbor) \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/rose-arts-festival-of-norwich/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Downtown Norwich
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SUMMARY:Rose Arts Festival of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:[Various locations across Norwich. Go to the event site for locations. Click Event Website link at the bottom of the page] \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich returns June 25 through 27\, bringing three days of live music\, art\, food trucks\, local vendors\, and downtown energy to Norwich. What began as a community arts celebration has grown into one of the region’s signature summer festivals\, filling city streets\, bars\, breweries\, and outdoor spaces with performances and crowds all weekend long. From daytime concerts on Chelsea Parade to late-night sets echoing through downtown venues\, the festival creates the kind of atmosphere that turns Norwich into a full-on summer destination. \nRose Arts Festival of Norwich mixes big-stage performances with a strong local and regional creative spirit. Visitors can browse Vendor Village for handcrafted art\, jewelry\, textiles\, and one-of-a-kind goods while food trucks and local vendors keep the festival grounds packed with everything from comfort food favorites to international flavors. The event also continues its Budding Artist Exhibit & Competition\, created in honor of beloved Norwich teacher Sara St. George Davis. Open to artists of all ages\, the exhibit has become one of the festival’s most meaningful traditions\, celebrating young creativity while connecting the arts directly back to the local community. \nMusic drives the heartbeat of the weekend\, especially once the sun starts going down and downtown Norwich fills with festival crowds moving from stage to stage. Saturday’s main stage lineup on Chelsea Parade features nationally touring jam\, indie\, and alternative acts including Mihali\, Neighbor\, Melt\, Oh He Dead\, The Wolff Sisters\, and Lazy Trail. After dark\, the city keeps going with performances spread across downtown venues including Strange Brew\, Harp & Dragon\, Billy Wilson’s\, These Guys Brewing\, and Reliance Health Gallery. The result is part music festival\, part citywide block party\, with live sound pouring out of venues well into the night. \nFriday\, June 26 – Downtown Norwich\nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n6:00 PM – Susan Jensen\n6:30 PM – Natalie Paige\n7:05 PM – Roy Dunn McLean\n7:45 PM – Sue Menhart\n8:30 PM – Frank Critelli \nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing\n6:00 PM – Ashley Hamel\n7:00 PM – Big Lux \nReliance Health Stage @ Reliance Health Gallery\n6:00 PM – Mighty Seamus\n6:30 PM – Sunnie Redwing\n7:00 PM – Static & Rust \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n6:30 PM – Jesse Desorcy & Co.\n7:45 PM – Fimone\n9:00 PM – Ward Hayden & The Outliers \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n7:00 PM – The Gleeful Conspiracy\n8:00 PM – Drop Party\n9:30 PM – Bermuda Search Party \n\nSaturday\, June 27 – Main Stage at Chelsea Parade\n11:00 AM – Lazy Trail\n12:00 PM – The Wolff Sisters\n1:30 PM – Oh He Dead\n3:00 PM – Melt\n4:50 PM – Neighbor\n6:45 PM – Mihali \n\nSaturday Night\, June 27 – Downtown Norwich\nThese Guys Stage @ These Guys Brewing (Marina)\n8:00 PM – Jeremy Haddad \nHarp & Dragon Stage @ Harp & Dragon\n8:00 PM – The Pretty Graves\n9:00 PM – Slyne & The Family Stoned\n10:00 PM – Nova One \nBilly Wilson’s Stage @ Billy Wilson’s\n8:00 PM – Charlotte Roth\n8:40 PM – Ponybird\n9:30 PM – Tyler Fauxbel \nStrange Brew Stage @ Strange Brew\n8:00 PM – Matt Kampe & The Hub\n9:30 PM – Coyote Island\n11:00 PM – Night Zero (featuring members of Mihali & Neighbor) \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/rose-arts-festival-of-norwich/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Downtown Norwich
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SUMMARY:Run or Walk 5K in Watch Hill
DESCRIPTION:Run or Walk 5K in Watch Hill invites participants of all fitness levels to start their Sunday mornings with fresh air\, movement\, and some of the most scenic views in SW Rhode Island. Presented by One of One Athletic Club Westerly\, the weekly gathering welcomes both runners and walkers for an easy-paced 5K through the picturesque Watch Hill area. \nDesigned to be as much about community as exercise\, the event encourages participants to move at their own pace while enjoying the coastal surroundings and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming\, making it a great option for seasoned runners\, casual walkers\, and anyone looking to add a little activity to their weekend. \nFor those looking to fully embrace the experience\, participants can cap off the morning with an optional plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re there for the workout\, the social energy\, or the refreshing post-run dip\, Run or Walk 5K offers a fun and active way to start the day. \nEvent Details \nWhen: Every Sunday \nTime: 9:00 a.m. \nLocation:\n75 Bay Street\nWatch Hill\, RI \nDistance: 5K \nHighlights \n\nRun or walk at your own pace\nOpen to all fitness levels\nScenic Watch Hill route\nCommunity atmosphere\nOptional ocean plunge after the event\n\nAdditional Information \n\nPresented by One of One Athletic Club Westerly\nWeekly event\nBeginner-friendly\nSocial and fitness-focused\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/run-or-walk-5k-in-watch-hill/
LOCATION:Watch Hill Docks\, 75 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watch Hill Docks
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