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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Southport CT
5K · 1 Mile
58–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
62–74°F
dry
2024
65–71°F
rain
2023
51–66°F
dry
2022
57–70°F
dry
2021
58–76°F
dry
2020
64–76°F
dry
2019
53–71°F
dry
2018
58–71°F
dry
2017
67–80°F
dry
2016
63–71°F
rain
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About this race
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Date: 2026-09-27
Location: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Southport, CT
For more information, visit: Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Community Impact
Last year, our incredible participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 to Fairfield County local nonprofit organizations.
Registration Includes
- Annual T-shirt: The 39th Annual BTCC T-shirt
- Goodie Bag: A heavy goodie bag filled with treats and gifts from local and sustainable partners
- Raffle Ticket: A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race! (Must be present to win)
Additional Prizes
- Top Finishers: Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).
Race Management
Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Sep 26 – 28, 2026.
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