The Surfside Hotel "Blues Are Running" 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

CONNOISSEUR MEDIA & The Surfside Hotel invites you to kick off the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with a 5K race or walk raising money for MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT.

The CONNOISSEUR MEDIA & the Surfside Hotel BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K - YEAR TWO! is hosted by The Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, August 10th
• Location: 10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, CT
• Time: 7:45 am Event pickup starts
• Website: Register Here

🌊 Course Information

Run or walk our beautiful 5K (3.11mi) course overlooking Long Island Sound. Sponsored by CONNOISSEUR MEDIA, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub, this event will have a strict cutoff at 250 people. Register early, enjoy the beach and views, run/walk or saunter our very flat and scenic out and back roads, followed by snacks & adult beverages (21+ only).

🎽 T-Shirts & Awards

• T-Shirts: Classic t-shirts size guaranteed by 7/31 (after 7/31 'as available')
• Awards: The TOP 3 Male & Female Finishers overall will receive a prize and be removed from their age group.
• Age Groups: Awards for various age brackets including 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, etc.
• Give Away: Every participant will be automatically entered into the 'GIVE AWAY'.

🍔 Post-Race Food and Beverage

As part of the entrant's race fees, Little Pub will offer each 21 & older participant an adult beverage as well as a non-alcoholic option. We will also have snacks, chips & more.

NEW ADDITION! The Lordship lobster truck will be open for pre/post 5K sales of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and more!

⏰ Event Timeline

• 6/3: Registration Opens - $30 till 8/3 ($25 for 20 & under)
• 7/31: Guaranteed shirt size ends
• 8/4: Registration fee increases to $40 through 8/10 ($30 for 20 & under)
• 8/10: Event pickup starts at 7:45 am

💖 Charity Partnership

Join The Surfside Hotel and Connoisseur Media as we support our charity partner MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT! A wish can change everything for these children - giving them the strength and hope they need to persevere in their fight against critical illness.

🔗 Contact Information

This event is directed by MS Running Productions. If interested in sponsorship or event partnership opportunities, contact msrunningproductions@yahoo.com.