
Minute Man Race
April 26, 2026 | Westport CT
The Women’s League will host its 47th annual Minute Man Race on Sunday April 26, 2026 at Compo Beach.
Kids Fun Run includes a 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, ½ kilometer run, and 1 kilometer run, with a fun Kids Zone available during and after the races. Net proceeds support our Grants Program, benefiting charities throughout Fairfield County.



Race Distances
10K Run (6.2 miles)
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
Kids Fun Run Distances
50 yard dash (ages 3-5)
100 yard dash (Ages 6-7)
1/2 km (Ages 8-9)
1 km (Ages 10-12)
Awards: 5K Run & 10K Run
1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female
in the following age groups:
17 & under
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Awards: Kids Fun Runs
Medals or ribbons will be given to all participants..
Kids Fun Run Schedule
8:10 – 8:25AM – Warm Ups
8:30AM – 50 yard dash (ages 3-5, boys/girls)
8:35AM – 100 yard dash (ages 6-7, boys/girls)
8:45AM – 1/2 km race (age 8, boys/girls)
8:55AM – 1/2 km race (age 9, boys/girls)
9:05AM – 1 km race (age 10, boys/girls)
9:15AM – 1 km race (age 11, boys/girls)
9:25AM – 1 km race (age 12, boys/girls)
10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Schedule
8:10 – 8:20AM – Announcements
8:20 – 8:25AM – Warm Ups
8:25 – 8:30AM – National Anthem
8:30AM – 5K Run Start
8:40AM – 10K Run Start
8:40AM – 5K Walk Start, after 10K Run
Post event – Visit our Sponsor tables & take pictures at our WYWL photo area
Please note: Participants with strollers must line up at the back of the pack for safety reasons.
Please note: No dogs allowed.
Parking
Parking is located in a designated area within the gates at Compo Beach or the adjacent Soundview dirt parking lot. No beach sticker needed; parking is free.
Registration
Pre-Registration:
Courtesy of our Registration Sponsor – Performance Optimal Health
Location: Performance Optimal Health
508 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Pre-Race Registration and Bib Pick Up Dates:
Thursday, April 23th 5pm-8pm
Saturday, April 25th 9am-1pm
Participation
By participating in this race, you are contributing to a great cause! We have distributed over $4.3 million in grants since 1956! View some of our Grant recipients at wywl.com/grants.
Questions? Contact minuteman@wywl.com

Frequently Asked Questions
Register online by April 1 to receive a t-shirt. At bib pick-up, you will receive the t-shirt you selected online.
Yes, is available at intervals throughout the course.
