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Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k

Name: Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Wilton

Wilton, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k

The Gemstone Sparkle Sprint is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at 2 Quiet Lake Lane, Wilton, Connecticut. The event is presented with the Prospector Theater, CT Run Co., and Brooks and supports the Prospector mission to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Distances available:

3.1 Miles (Gemstone Sparkle Sprint Trail 5K)
1 Mile (Gemstone Sparkle Accessible Run/Walk)

Participant tickets for the 5K include official race entry, an event T-shirt, food, beverage, entertainment, and full access to the farm grounds, orchard, lake, and trails. A spectator ticket includes access to the same grounds and the event food, beverage, and entertainment offerings. The accessible run/walk is offered at no registration fee. The standard 5K registration fee is listed as $45 and the spectator ticket fee is listed as $25.

A range of sponsorship packages is offered, with benefits described for different levels such as logo placement on signage, recognition across event channels, and included race entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Wilton

Race information

Registration

3 mi

Gemstone Sparkle Sprint Trail 5k

Gemstone Sparkle Accessible Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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