Minute Man Race
April 30, 2023| Westport, CT
The WYWL will host its 44th Minute Man Race on Sunday, April 30th at Compo Beach.
The main event consists of a certified USA Track and Field 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk. The Kids Fun Run includes a 50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, 1/2 mile run and 1 mile run, featuring a Kids Zone during and after the race. Race net proceeds will directly benefit charities located in lower Fairfield County, CT and Westport, CT.





Event Details
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.

Course Map

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.
Pre-Registration:
Courtesy of our Registration Sponsor – Performance Optimal Health
Location: Performance Optimal Health
333 Post Rd W, 1st Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Pre-Race Registration and Bib Pick Up Dates:
Thursday, April 27 5pm-8pm
Saturday, April 29th from 9am-12pm

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.
Minute Man Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors. The Minute Man Race would not be possible without their support!
Platinum Sponsor:

Registration and Kids Fun Run Sponsor:




Gold Sponsors:




Kids Gold Sponsors:







Silver Sponsors:













Bronze Sponsors:







Media, Water, and Food Sponsors:




