Falcon 5K Challenge

Albertus Magnus College Falcon 5KDid you know Falcons are the world’s fastest animals, able to dive at speeds of over 200 mph?

Show off your school spirit and join #TeamAlbertus for our Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Falcon 5K Challenge!

When the New Haven community sees Albertus involved in area events, it demonstrates our commitment to the four Dominican pillars - Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. Our presence provides hope and our contributions raise money for important causes such as providing healthcare to those in need, recognizing and honoring veterans and their families, and improving the quality of life for individuals who have overcome personal challenges.

Participation in Falcon 5k races can also add up for you! Running or walking in the race may count towards service hours, and get you some Albertus swag!

Albertus students: be sure to check your email for the promo code to use at checkout for free admission!

"Such a fun experience doing all these races! I plan on doing a run once a month now!"

Kaitlyn Ellsworth ‘20
Sociology (BA) and Criminal Justice (BS)

 

Falcon 5K Races are for All Fitness Levels

Five kilometers equals 3.1 miles. At a typical walking pace, you can walk the course in 45 to 60 minutes.

With the nice weather of fall on the horizon, we want to encourage YOU to GET OFF THAT COUCH and participate in the Falcon 5k Challenge!

Post your recorded time on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the Hashtags: #Falcon5KChallenge and #TeamAlbertus. You can also nominate your friends and family to participate, and encourage them to post with our hashtags as well!

If you have completed your 5K, email marketing@albertus.edu your photo of completion rocking your Albertus Gear!

Students/faculty/staff who participate in at least 3 Falcon 5K races during this year's challenge will receive special custom swag! More races will be added to the calendar below as information becomes available.

Upcoming 5K Events

Sep 5

New Haven Road Race

New Haven Green | 8:30AM start

Register

Nov 12

Hot COCO 5K

Norton School in Cheshire | 10:10AM start

Register

Dec 4

Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children

Christopher Martin's Restaurant in New Haven
5K: 10:30AM start

Register

Feb 12

IRIS Run for Refugees 5K

February 12, 2023 | Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven
5K start: 10AM

Register

Mar 5

ShamRock and Roll 5K

March 5, 2023 | Toad's Place, New Haven
5K start: 9AM

Register

Frankie at the finish line of the Falcon 5K 2018
Frankie at the finish line of the Falcon 5K 2018
Frankie at the finish line of the Falcon 5K 2018

 

2021-22 Falcon 5K Challenge

 

Previous Falcon 5K Races

IRIS Virtual Run for Refugees
Benefits IRIS

Virtual Spring 2021 Falcon 5k Challenge

Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel 5K
Benefits APK Charities

ANDA! 5K For Haven Free Clinic
Benefits Haven Free Clinic

28th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Association, Southern Connecticut Walk and James Barber 5K Run
Benefits Sickle Cell Disease Association

New Haven Road Race
Benefits Elm City Footrace mural!, The Children’s Tumor Foundation, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, New Haven Legal Assistance Association

Julia’s Run for Children
Cross Campus- Yale University
Benefits Julia Rusinek Memorial Fund

99.1 PLR Connex Credit Union Shamrock & Roll 5K
Toad’s Place
Benefits CT Diaper Bank

Saturday, November 16, Cheshire CT, 10:00 AM
Hot COCO 5K Abilities Without Boundaries

Sunday, December 8, Christopher Martins Restaurant, 10:30 AM
Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children 5K