HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K

HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K

Event Details

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Location: 10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, CT
• URL: Half Way To St. Pats Day 5K

Event Summary

• Themed Event: Another interesting themed event hatched just last year! And why the heck not?
• Half Year Warmup: While St Patrick’s is in March, this event is a half year warmup - so join us.
• Running Combo: We have the shirts, the snacks and the beer...you have your running shoes...the perfect combo.
• Event Date 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).
• Environment: Quiet roads & great neighbors.
• Beverages: Adult Irish appropriate beverages after you’re done (N/a too).
• Shirts: A green shaded shirt with a logo yet to be determined.

Awards

• Post-Run 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: View the Course Map.
• Fees Increase: Fees increase as time goes on so don’t delay.

Kids Fun Run

• Free Kids Fun Run: There will be a FREE kids fun run led by the Pied Piper of all kids runs, the ubiquitous Donna ‘Dancing Queen’ Cramond.
• Joining Us: Can you join us? Let’s pull this off and have some fun.
• Referral Bonus: By the way if you get 5 people to sign up you get $$$ back!

Registration Fees

• Age 21 & over: $30 till 7/31, $33 till 8/31, $35 after that.
• Age 20 & under: $25 till 8/31, $30 after that.

Important Dates

• 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: 8:30am Start pickup, 9:40am Kids Run warmup followed by our FREE kids sprint.

Race Day Schedule

• 10am: START 5k run, walk, saunter - all abilities welcome.
• Post-Race: Snacks, fluids, awards to follow - then into the Little Pub!

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!

Race Director: Marty Schaivone

Little Pub Owner: Doug Grabe

Timer: Jim Gerweck (sometimes)