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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
10 Washington Parkway, Stratford CT
5K
61–74°F · some rain risk
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58–71°F
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54–72°F
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63–77°F
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59–72°F
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48–64°F
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52–77°F
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62–70°F
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68–77°F
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69–79°F
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About this race
HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K
Date: 2026-09-20
Location: 10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, CT
URL: HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K
Event Overview
- Theme: Another interesting themed event hatched just last year! And why the heck not?
- Timing: While St. Patrick’s is in March, this event is a half year warmup - so join us.
- Essentials: We have the shirts, the snacks and the beer...you have your running shoes...the perfect combo.
- Note: The date of this event is actually "A Tad Past" the halfway mark to avoid another 5k in the area.
Features
- Course: Our nice flat and scenic course from the iconic Little Pub location in Lordship (Stratford).
- Roads: Quiet roads & great neighbors.
- Beverages: Adult Irish appropriate beverages after you’re done (N/A too).
- Shirt: A green shaded shirt with a logo yet to be determined.
Awards and Snacks
- Nourishment: Snacks, post run nourishment, etc.
- Awards: Awards for at least first place in eight age groups. Medals, Irish socks, we will find something!
Course Map
Course Map: View Map
Registration Fees
- Age 21 & over: $30 till 8/16, $33 till 9/12, $35 after that.
- Age 20 & under: $25 till 8/16, $28 till 9/12, $30 after that.
- Note: Fees increase as time goes on so don’t delay.
Kids Fun Run
Of course there will be a FREE kids fun run lead by the Pied Piper of all kids runs, the ubiquitous Donna ‘Dancing Queen’ Cramond.
Event Calendar
- 7/9: Registration opens - see increases above.
- 9/9: Guaranteed shirt size (or other swag) ends, after that 'as available'.
- 9/19: Early pickup (TBD if pre reg is over 150. If not then just race day).
- 9/20:
- 8:00am Start pickup
- 9:10am Kids Run warmup followed by our FREE kids sprint directed by the Kids Queen Donna Cramond.
- 9:30am START 5k run, walk, saunter - all abilities welcome. Snacks, fluids, awards to follow - then into the Little Pub!
Event Organizers
Brought to you by the same creative minds that started the ‘Happy HalloWINE’ 5K, Miles for Margaritas, the Surfin Santa and many other unique entities!
Contact Information
- Marty Schaivone: Race Director
- Doug Grabe: Little Pub Owner
- Jim Gerweck: Timer (sometimes)
Course map
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