Fairfield County 5k

Event Location:

Sherwood Island State Park-Westport Connecticut
The address is: Sherwood Island Connector-Westport CT 06880

Event Date:

Wednesday eve May 22^nd, 2024

Event Times:

5:00-6:30: Team packet pick-up, company gathering
6:30-7:30: 5k run/walk
7:30-9:00: Post-race party & awards.

Testimonials

“Thanks you for running this great event. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. We look forward to participating again next year.””
Abby Colucci-The Gault Family Companies

“Thank you for a great evening. Everyone really enjoyed it. We will absolutely be returning next year-hopefully with a much larger turnout.
Melissa Daly-EBM USA

Event Staging:

The pre-race activities (packet pick-up, race night registration, company gathering etc) will take place at the Main Pavillion (It’s the silver building with large glass windows facing the water. The post-race party featuring free pizza,  free ziti trays, free beverages and music will be staged there as well. About 90 picnic tables are available underneath the  pavillion and on the adjoining patio. In addition, we will be setting up a large number of  60” round banquet tables and chairs on the adjacent grass to further enhance the experience. Plenty of table seating for all teams and team members.

Race Course:

The 5k run/walk will be one loop around the park starting and finishing at the main pavillion.  The course is fast and flat with scenic views of Long Island Sound.

Party & Catering:

We will be providing everybody with free pizza, free cookies and free beverages, however, companies are welcome to bring in their own food and drink and cater their own corporate picnic if they so desire. Plenty of picnic and banquet table seating for all. Our D.J will be playing music from event start to finish and our photographer will be taking team, run/walk and party photos.  We will have awards at 8pm for largest team, team with best tee shirt and fastest teams/individuals.

Parking:

There is plenty of free parking, over 5000 spots. The main lot for this race is the one right behind the pavillion with the second lot being the one on the other side of the traffic circle.

Registration Fee:

$45 per team member.

On-Line Registration Deadline:

Friday May 17th  at 5pm

Team Payment Deadline:

Tuesday May 23rd at 5pm

Race Day Registration:

Although discouraged, (please sign up in advance) any team member who misses the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant..

Team Referrals:

We love and greatly appreciate team referrals. Provide us with the contact name at a prospective company and get a $50 gift card if they register.