Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery

Welcome Back to Derby!

Join Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps for the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K — a summer evening run packed with great swag, good friends, wings, and community pride.

Race Date

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

BADSONS Brewery

251 Roosevelt Dr

Derby, Connecticut

Why Run This Race?

• Unique Experience: Because where else can you run a 5K, earn a medal, eat wings, drink a beer, and support EMS and rescue services — all in one night?

What You Get With Registration

• Technical Shirt: Short-sleeve technical race shirt (register early to guarantee your shirt)
• Finisher Medal: Finisher medal
• Goodie Bag: Goodie bag packed with swag
• Bragging Rights: Bragging rights for surviving the Derby hills

Awards

• Overall Top First Responder: Overall top first responder
• Division Winners: Top first responder by division
• New for 2026: Age group awards

Kids Fun Run – Returning for 2026

• Distance: 1/2 mile down-and-back course
• Ages: Open to runners 12 and under
• Hosted by: Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2
• Finisher Perks: All finishers receive a medal and a fire safety swag bag

Post-Race Fun (Because You Earned It)

• Free Beer: Runners 21+ receive one free draft beer from BADSONS Brewery
• Free Wings: The first 250 registered runners receive 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn
• After-Party: Official after-party at BADSONS Brewery
• Wing Flavors: Swing by the Dew Drop Inn after the race to grab your favorite wing flavors

Course Extras

• Water Stop: Water stop on course
• Sprinkler Station: Optional sprinkler station to beat the July heat
• Flag Display: Start and finish under an oversized Old Glory proudly provided by the Derby Fire Department

Packet Pickup

Skip race-day chaos and grab your packet early.

• Dates: Packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day.
• Preparation: Future you will thank you for not pinning a bib on 30 seconds before the start 😅

Support Our Cause

Proceeds from the Ambulance Driver 5K support the operations, training, and lifesaving equipment of Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps, proudly serving the community since 1948.

For More Information

Visit the race page to register and learn more!