IRIS Run-For-Refugees and All Immigrantslogo

Sun. February 9, 2025

Video © Rob Feakins

IRIS’ biggest annual fundraiser to support refugees & immigrants!

The Run for Refugees 5K is an annual event hosted by IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) to support refugees and immigrants as they establish new lives in the United States. Now in its 18th year, the run takes place on Super Bowl Sunday in New Haven’s East Rock neighborhood, drawing over 3,000 participants, including prominent politicians and community leaders.

This year, we are proud to introduce a new logo that reflects our mission in response to the increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and attacks. The simple yet powerful design serves as a symbol of solidarity, showing our clients and the broader immigrant community that we stand with them in the face of adversity.

Participants can run or walk the flat 5K course, or join virtually from anywhere in the world. The event helps raise critical funds for IRIS’ services, which include housing assistance, healthcare, education, job placement, and more for displaced people.

Whether running in New Haven or virtually, participants and supporters of the Run for Refugees 5K stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees, ensuring they feel welcome and supported in their new communities.

We’re very grateful for the support of our runners, walkers, and race sponsors. Check out our sponsors below, and let us know if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor.

Interested in Sponsoring the 2025 Race?

Thank you to Our 2024 Sponsors

Lesley Mills Farm Retreat and Sarasota Cottages
Wiggin Wiggin and Dana
Noble Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Saffron Road World Cuisine. Journey to Better
Berry Dunn
edible
International Association of New Haven
Tzedakah House
Episcopal Church In Connecticut. Participating in God's Mission.
Connecticut Association of Physicians of Pakistani descent of North America
The Shapiro Foundation
Marie's Movers
WSHU Public Radio
Yale New Haven Health. Yale New Haven Hospital
Rachel and Carl's wedding
Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC
WHA Midwives
Coffee Cake Club
Beers, Hamerman,Cohen and Burger, PC Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants
Elena's Light, women learning together
Kebabian's. Family. History. Passion. Style. Quality Handmade Rugs Since 1882
New Haven Village Suites, Extended Stay
GSB, The only bank you'll ever need. www.mygsb.bank
IKEA New Haven
East Rock Brewing Company
Beautiful Day
Sanctuary Kitchen by Cityseed
Chabaso
Archie Moore's bar and restaurant est. 1898
Fleet Feet Hartford