RUNNERS PARTICIPATE IN 5K FUNDRAISER
'PATH TO THE PARADE' FOR THE GREATER NEW
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
NEW HAVEN, CT — Runners and walkers from around the state participated in the "Path to the Parade" 5K Run/Walk on the Farmington Canal.
Now in its 11th year, the fundraiser presented by ION Bank is spearheaded by Branford resident and marathon guru, John Tolbert.
Tolbert created the event to benefit the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade.
"We created the 'Path to the Parade' to build community spirit and promote health and wellness in a fun, family-friendly way, he said. "It's become a wonderful tradition where participants can get some exercise and enjoy the camaraderie. It's the perfect kickoff to 'parade season.'"
West Hartford resident Dylan Rendon, 25, won the men's division completing the course in 18:40.
Madison Zaneski, 16, from Madison, led the women's division completing the course in 21:39. This is Zaneski's
second year leading the women's division.
Event chairs Bernadette Canning and John Tolbert presented the awards.
For a full list of categories and placements, visit Runsignup.com.
About the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is Connecticut's largest, free, single-day spectator event, attracting thousands of people to the streets of New Haven each year.
The parade is a long-standing tradition in the New Haven community and the members of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day parade committee volunteer to ensure the tradition continues.
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade and Associated Irish Societies is a 501(c)(3) organization.
The 2027 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is set for Sunday, March, 2027.
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