2026 Run for The Cove & Memorial Walk

About the Event

Join Us for the 2025 Run for The Cove in Madison!
This meaningful event includes a 5K race, 2-mile memorial walk, kids' fun run, and family-friendly activities. It’s a special day to honor loved ones, build community, and raise funds for grieving children and families across Connecticut. Rain or shine. No refunds.

Registration will close at noon on October 17 and reopen at 6:00 am on October 19. The price will increase for day of registration.

Support Free Programs with Every Step
Proceeds from this event support The Cove’s free programs: Family Program, Camp Compassion, Virtual Groups, Expressive Arts, Summer Programs, and Professional Development. Your participation helps us continue offering hope and healing—at no cost to families.

Start a Fundraising Team or Join One
Every dollar raised makes a difference. Create a fundraising team or join one during registration. Need help getting started? Reach out to Jalene at pat@covect.org for a free Fundraising Toolkit and creative ideas to reach your goals.

Memory Lane Signs
Raise $30 by October 4 to receive a beautiful memorial sign honoring your loved one (includes a photo). Signs will be displayed along our Memory Lane path. Select this option during registration.

T-Shirts
T-shirt included with registration while supplies last. Sizes not guaranteed after September 27.

Interested in Volunteering?
We’d love your help on race day! To sign up, select “Other” at the top of the registration page and fill out the volunteer form. Have questions? Reach out anytime, we’re happy to help!

Interested in Sponsoring This Event?
Sponsorships are a powerful way to support grieving children and families while promoting your business or organization.

Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities
For more information, email Pat at pat@covect.org

Races Offered

Kids' Fun Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Kids Fun Run

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10:00

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$10.00

5K Race

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:30

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$30.00

Madison Memorial Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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10:40

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Madison.

thermostat Temperature

9.8° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.4° / 15.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 59m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Madison

Learn more about the host city, Madison.

Madison is a town in New Haven County of Connecticut. It is in the central part of the Connecticut shoreline. The population of Madison was around 18,000 as of 2014. Much of Madison is known for its pricey, historical homes and its miles of beach.