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THE FAIRFIELD POLICE SUNSET 5K - Presented by MONECO Advisors

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880 South Benson Rd., Fairfield CT

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

🌅 Thank You for Your Support

Thank you all for your support of our past events and charity causes. We are preparing for another record breaking crowd for 2025!

🤝 Presented by MONECO Advisors

All proceeds will be donated to the Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund &: The Fairfield Police Foundation. You can run (3.1 miles) or walk (.8 mile) course.

🌟 Get Ready for a Summer Spectacular!

  • Event Capacity: Over 1000 runners & walkers.
  • Course Options: Run our 3.1 mile scenic flat course or walk our .8 mile course.
  • Location: Starting and ending at Jennings Beach.
  • Included: T-shirts, food truck rodeo, children’s treats, fluids, and adult libations for those of age.

⚠️ Important Registration Information

There will not be any race day registrations if we sell out (and we do expect to sell out!)

IMPORTANT DETAILS - The 5K distance is a computer chip timed event. You may run or walk in this event but must complete the entire distance or be disqualified.

The .8 mile walk IS NOT timed - there are no awards for this event. It starts at the same time &: location as the 5K but is a different course after the first half-mile of the 5K.

💰 Race Fees

  • $35: ALL AGES in the 5K for the first 200 registered.
  • $40: ALL AGES in the 5K- registrants from 201 - 600.
  • $45: ALL AGES in the 5K- registrants from 601 - 1000 and on race day IF NOT SOLD OUT.
  • $35: Flat fee, ALL AGES in the 8/10 mile untimed walk.

🍔 Food Ticket and Amenities

$15 Food truck ticket FOR NONREGISTERED only. Spectators, friends, & family will need to pay for this ticket to access any food and fluids. Must be done by 6 pm on July 16th.

Pre-Registered (PAID) participants in the 5K & one-mile walk DO NOT NEED TO BUY A FOOD TICKET - it’s included in your fee!

📅 Calendar of Events

  • March 8: Registration opens.
  • June 13: Shirt size guarantee ends.
  • July 14: 3-7 pm Early bib/shirt pickup at Marathon Sports, Post Rd in Fairfield.
  • July 15: Early bib/shirt pickup at Marathon Sports (11:30am-1pm and 3-6pm).

🚦 Race Day Schedule

  • 4:45pm - 6:15pm: Bib/shirt pickup at the Registration Tent at Jennings Beach.
  • 6:30pm: Start of timed 5k distance and .8 mile untimed walk.
  • 7:00pm: First Place men’s and women’s will be recognized and awarded prizes at the Star 99.9 tent.
  • 7:00pm: All other 5K Marathon Sports age group awards distribution from the finish line area.

🌅 Venue Information

The Jennings Beach area is scenic, quiet, and surrounded by a welcoming neighborhood of supporters. There will be ample parking in the Jennings Beach parking lot.

All runners & walkers, please be courteous & thank them for welcoming us all into their neighborhood.

📍 5K and Walking Event Details

Our 5k and 8/10 mile walk events will both start at 6:30 pm giving you a full 2 hours before sunset AND another half hour of wonderful twilight!

The 5k Run (or you can walk) will be computer CHIP timed. Awards are based on ‘net time.’

🏆 Awards

  • Overall Winners: First place trophies and $25 Marathon Sports Gift Cards to the 5K overall male & female champions.
  • Age Group Awards: Gift card awards ($15/$10/$5) to top 3 in various age groups.
  • Pickup: If you miss distribution, awards will be available at Marathon Sports in Fairfield from July 19.
  • No awards: For the .8 mile walk as it is non-competitive.

🔗 Donation Details

We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to our charity partners. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.

🌧️ Weather Policy

YES, WE ARE RUNNING AND WALKING IN ANY WEATHER unless it is lightning. Please don’t email on race day because we likely won’t see it. We can’t postpone to another date and we can’t refund.

📍 Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit here.

📸 Photos from Past Events

Check out some terrific pictures from the past: Album 1, Album 2, Album 3.

🎉 Event Coordination

Deputy Chief Keith Broderick (ret) is the Event Coordinator & Police Liaison. Eric Johnson, Partner, at MONECO Advisors, is our Co-Coordinator & Title Sponsor.

Race management provided by MS Running Productions & Marty Schivone, directing over 30 charity events in CT each year.

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