Run For The Rock

WE ARE OFFICIALLY WAY THE HECK OVER OUR LIMIT AND HAVE CLOSED REGISTRATION AS OF NOON THURSDAY. WE ARE TRULY SORRY IF YOU WAITED TOO LONG.  BUT WE CAN ALWAYS USE MORE VOLUNTEERS AND CHEERING FANS! 

 

 

THE BEST LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD RUN IN THE STATE. 

Join the Black Rock neighborhood residents as we celebrate 381 years at our annual Run for the Rock 5k! We are back and better than ever. Get ready to enjoy our wonderful neighborhood! We love our traditional Black Rock Day weekend and are very happy to be able to host it again. 

                

WE ARE CLOSED. WE ARE ALREADY WELL OVER Our registration limit for this event- 450 participants.

LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT AND COULD NOT ALLOW ANY RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS -  so DON'T DELAY- REGISTER NOW! Two years in a row…

 

there WILL NOT BE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATION. If not sold out we accept online registrations only (no cash payments on day of) up to 5 minutes prior to the start.

 

Your entry fee does include the coveted BLACK ROCK Shirt and they will be available the days before the race and event morning for pickup. There is no delivery if you miss the race so please have someone pick it up for you.

Please post photos of yourself during this run/walk on social media with the following hashtags: #runfortherock and #blackrock. Don't forget to tag us in your posts on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtags too! 

Black Rock’s history spans nearly four centuries beginning as a colonial settlement. With its unique location, it played a pivotal role in the War for Independence. Black Rock then became a major trading and shipbuilding center for CT.  In the last fifty years, it has transitioned into a thriving community linked to the growth of Bridgeport. Once an important industrial center, it has developed into a vibrant and close-knit community uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century. 

 

EVENT FEES until June 1- 

$35 -  19 yrs old & over -   Online cc fee paid by the race!

$25 -  18 yrs old & under- Online cc fee paid by the race!   
            Fees increase June 2nd to $40/$30

FREE Kids fun run-  1/10 mile from the 3 mile point to the finish. 8 Yrs & under only please.

 

SCHEDULE

Feb   5   Registration opens

May  26 T-shirt size guarantee ends, then- as available

June 2   Event Fee increase

$40 for 19 & over       $30 for 18 & under

T-shirt size may not be available with late reg & we could run out. 

 

T-shirt/bib pick up: Get this done & avoid race day stress!

Friday June 6 from NOON-3pm at MARATHON SPORTS on the Post Rd in Fairfield.

Special store discounts (20%) with pickup! 15% after that through June with your bib!

Saturday June 7 from 12:00 - 2:00pm at NEW LOCATION !!!

PORT 5 CLUB Packet pick up 12-2pm

At the first set of stairs with double doors upon pulling into parking lot.
69 Brewster street. Bpt 06605  

Stick around- THEY ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH & More! 

 
(Yes you can pick for others- we encourage it! PLEASE try to avoid the race day rush)

 

Sunday, June 8 at the Norden Club

7:30am-8:55am Shirt & bib pickup

Online reg only IF NOT SOLD OUT.  NO paper/cash in-person registration. ONLINE/phone/device only on-site. 

 

8:45 Free kids run, last 1/10 mile of the course to the finish line. For ages 8 & under only 

Parents/guardians can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama.

Directed by Donna Cramond- Queen Bee of kids runs

 

9:00  START 5K Race/walk computer chip timed

9:15  snacks, fluids, followed by awards.

 

MARATHON SPORTS of FAIRFIELD - OUR AWARDS PARTNER.

                                                                  GIFT CARDS WILL BE GIVEN 5k CHAMPIONS & more

AWARDS - will be presented in total ‘all at once’ for each age group, not individually.

They may also be available earlier if corrected results are available from our timer. 

 

Overall M & F & NB champions receive special gift card prizes from MARATHON SPORTS in Fairfield. 

 
Marathon Sports gift cards to 1st place in each division (from 19 & up)

2nd & 3rd M & F age groups receive medals 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+  

You must be present for your award or have someone take it for you- they will not be mailed.

COURSE MAP link  https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7214408  
Course highlights- great water views, 90% flat (OK, there is one hill), quiet roads,

 

At Least one WATER TABLE ON COURSE but BE PREPARED- hydrate before & carry your own fluids if needed. 

With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items, this means we CAN NOT under any conditions REFUND any registration fees.

Whether we are live or need to go virtual our charity commitment will be maintained. We appreciate your support with us.
 
IMPORTANT DETAIL- There will be a 450 person limit for this 5k event. We need 200 people to break even with our fixed costs! We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to the charity.

 We use a BIB chip-timed system. The bib must be pinned on the front area of your clothing- NOT on the BACK.

 

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE, TAKE NOR EXCHANGE A BIB WITH ANYONE. It WILL affect ALL results AND delay emergency services if required. We CAN switch bibs for you BEFORE the start! Just ask us.

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR A SAFE & SMOOTH START- If you are truly at a speedy running level (6-7min pace per mile or under) we urge you to be at the FRONT of the start and ready to go at 9 am. This will avoid crowding on the course and help everyone to run more safely. Thanks!

 

ON THE COURSE- We ask you to stay safe, announce if you are passing from behind, and not to run in groups. PLEASE DO NOT USE EARPODS, HEADPHONES, or similar accessories which will keep you from responding to directions, traffic, emergency situations, and the wonderful sounds from our neighborhood and cheering fans!

 

PLEASE BE AWARE OF EACHOTHER'S PERSONAL SPACE- STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY. We will follow all state and city guidelines as it pertains to outdoor events.

 

RACE DIRECTOR - Marty Schaivone has 35 years of experience managing over 30 running events each year which help to raise over $250,000 for local charities. For more information & other event details- msrunningproductions@yahoo.com