Walk/Run Registration
In-Person WALK/RUN
MAKE TRACKS with us!đź’śđź‘ź
Sign up now to take meaningful steps for kids with cancer. Walk with your crew. Run for the challenge, form a team... however you want to participate. Show up in gold🎗️or purple to stand with families facing the unimaginable right here in Connecticut.
Whether you're lacing up in honor, in memory, or in support, every step you take matters.
Presented by ASML, Make Tracks isn’t just a walk or run—it’s a powerful show of unity during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Your participation helps raise critical awareness and vital funds to support families who have heard the words no parent should: “Your child has cancer.”
🚨 Please note: No dogs or alcohol are permitted at Sherwood Island State Park for this event. There will be no on-site registration. Children 9 and under register for free; families of 4 or more can take advantage of special family pricing. Register now! Prices increase on 8/1, 9/1, and 9/19
About Circle of Caređź’ś
Circle of Care is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing childhood cancer. Founded in 2003 by parents of children with cancer, Circle of Care has supported over 4,000 families with critical financial, emotional, and practical support. We assist families across Connecticut, as well as those receiving treatment at our partner hospitals in New York and Massachusetts. Our mission is to ensure that no family faces the emotional and financial burdens of childhood cancer alone. To learn more, please visit our website: thecircleofcare.org
FUNdraising!🏆
Registering is the first step toward making a difference for families of children with cancer. When you sign up, a personalized fundraising page is automatically created for you to use and share. We encourage all participants to consider fundraising this year—even a few donations from friends and family can make a meaningful impact when we work together.
Your fundraising page is an opportunity to share your story, whether you're participating in honor or memory of someone special, supporting a loved one, or simply inspired by Circle of Care's mission.
Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative race T-shirt to wear on event day and proudly show their support.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Create or join a team! Individual fundraisers can join forces with friends, family, coworkers, or community groups to work toward a shared goal. Teams are a fun way to participate together, increase your collective impact, and enjoy a little friendly competition along the way.
Sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact us for more information:Â info@thecircleofcare.org
What to Expect...
8:30 AM: Check-In Opens
Enjoy music and mingling with our Health & Wellness vendors before our ceremony begins
9:30 AM: Check-In Closes
Be sure to check in before 9:30, as we turn all attention to our opening ceremonyÂ
9:45 AM: Opening Ceremony Begins
Gather for our Opening Ceremony featuring our 2026 Make Tracks Champion - a childhood cancer survivor being honored at our event!
10:00 AM: Race Start
Runners take off first for their chip-timed 5K, and walkers follow behind for a relaxed walk along the same route
10:30 AM - 1 PM: Have Fun!
As you make your way back into the party, you can visit with our Health & Wellness and activity vendors, meet the Circle of Care team, enjoy music from our DJ, and sample food from our food trucks. (All vendors TBA soon!)
