West Hartford resident Dylan Rendon was the overall winner of the ‘Path to the Parade’ 5K, a fundraiser for the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Runners and walkers from around the state participated in the “Path to the Parade” 5K Run/Walk on the Farmington Canal on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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; 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 and Hall High School alum 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 go to Runsignup.com.

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 will take place on Sunday, March 14.

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