Minute Man Race
April 30, 2022 | Westport, CT
The WYWL will hosted its 43rd Minute Man Race on April 30th at Compo Beach.
The main event consisted of a certified USA Track and Field 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk. The Kids Fun Run included a 100 yard dash (ages 3-5 years), 1/2 mile run (6-8 years) and 1 mile run (9-12 years), 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.
Thank you so much to our runners and sponsors for your support of the 43rd Minute Man Race! We look forward to welcoming you back in 2023!
Congratulations to our 2022 runners. Race results for all 5k and 10k finishers are below.





Event Details
Race Distances
10K Run (6.2 miles)
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
Kids Fun Run Distances
100 yard dash (Ages 3-5)
1/2 mile (Ages 6-8)
1 mile (Ages 9-12)
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.
Minute Man Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor:

Pace Car Sponsor:

Kids Fun Run Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:









Kids Gold Sponsors:




Silver Sponsors:

















Bronze Sponsors:





Media and In-Kind Sponsors:








Frequently Asked Questions
Are Minute Man Race t-shirts included with my registration?
What is the refund policy?
Are there amenities offered to participants before the race?
Are there bathrooms in the race area?
Is there a map of the race course?
Are there water stations on the course?
Can I transfer my entry to another runner?
Can I participate in the 5K Run/Walk or 10K while my child runs in the Kids Fun Run?
Are strollers allowed in the 5K Run/Walk and 10K race?
Are dogs allowed?


