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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Southport CT
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
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
URL: Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Fundraising Success
- Participants and Sponsors: Last year, our incredible participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 to Fairfield County local non-profit organizations.
Registration Includes
- 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
- Management: Race management provided by MS Running Productions.
- Timing Services: Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.
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