Minute Man Race

April 27, 2025 | Westport CT

The WYWL will host its 46th annual Minute Man Race on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Compo Beach.

The main event features a certified USA Track and Field 10k Run, 5k Run, and 5k Walk, while the Kids Fun Run includes a 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, and ½ mile run, with a fun Kids Zone available during and after the races. Net proceeds support our Grants Program, benefiting charities throughout Fairfield County.

2024 Race Results

2025 Register HERE

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 mile (Ages 8-9)
1 mile (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 for age 8 and up – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boy and girl. All other children participating will receive a ribbon.

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 mile race (age 8, boys/girls)
8:55AM – 1/2 mile race (age 9, boys/girls)
9:05AM – 1 mile race (age 10, boys/girls)
9:15AM – 1 mile race (age 11, boys/girls)
9:25AM – 1 mile 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.

Course Map

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 24th 5pm-8pm
Saturday, April 26th 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

2025 Minute Man Race Sponsorship Packet

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 the grants page.

Questions? Contact minuteman@wywl.com