2025 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day Charity Fundraiser

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-09-20
• Location: Pear Tree Point Beach, Darien, CT
• Website: Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day
• Duration: 45 years of community engagement

About the Event

• Community Fund: The Community Fund of Darien has brought the community together for the annual Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day.
• Race Options: Features two races—1.5-mile Timed Fun Run and 5-mile Timed Race.
• Family-Friendly: Includes family-friendly activities under a big tent.
• Support: Every dollar raised supports essential youth and family social service programs in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford.

Impact of Your Support

• Grants: Since 1951, the fund has granted over $29,000,000 to help neighbors in need.
• Services Provided: Access to food, shelter, healthcare, job training, and youth success programs.
• Nonprofits Supported: Grants to a network of over 35 vital nonprofit health and human services organizations.
• Community Strength: Together, we can strengthen our community!

How to Participate

• Register to Run: Challenge yourself with a 5-mile Timed Race or a 1.5-mile Timed Fun Run!
• Parking: Parking in and around Pear Tree Point Beach is limited. We encourage carpooling, biking, and walking!
• Register to Walk: Participate in a stroll for a stronger community and enjoy family-friendly fun.
• Family Activity Tent: No registration necessary! Come cheer on and support the runners and walkers at the event.

Registration Details

• Early Bird Registration: Begins June 1.
• Early Bird Pricing (06/01/2025 - 09/01/2025):
  • 18+ years: $45.00
  • 6 - 18 years: $20.00
  • 0 - 5 years: FREE!
• Regular Race Pricing (09/02/2025 - 09/20/2025):
  • 18+ years: $50.00
  • 6 - 18 years: $25.00
  • 0 - 5 years: FREE!
• Day of Race Pricing (09/21/2025):
  • 18+ years: $55.00
  • 6 - 18 years: $30.00
  • 0 - 5 years: FREE!