7th Annual Milford Moves for Veterans 5K

The Milford Bank and the Milford Moves for Veterans event committee are extremely happy to be back planning and preparing to host our annual event! It’s been quite a year and we are looking forward to seeing you again at our safe, modified run & walk!

Then stay around for the pizza at COLONY GRILL MILFORD- just a short 100 yard walk from the finish. 

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THE MILFORD BANK  presents 

7th Annual MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS

5K Run / Walk on Sunday, Father’s Day,

June 19, 2022

Start your Father's Day celebration with us! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser honoring local Veterans. All proceeds raised will be donated to Milford's Veterans groups: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA). We encourage all abilities to join us.

This event will be held in a in compliance with State of CT, city and health department guidelines. An outline of the event safety measures can be found below. 
 

• Sealed/pre wrapped post-race refreshments and fluids.
• The 5k Run/Walk is bib chip-timed from the start & finish- you receive your ‘net’ time.
• Plenty of parking in nearby lots, at The Milford Bank on the green, and Colony Grill parking lots (no parking on the racecourse).
• A special Milford Bank Tote Bag giveaway will be guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.
• A free Kids, safe “Run For The Flag” Fun Run- a non-competitive, 200-yard scamper for kids 12 and younger only - weather permitting. All kids receive a flag and medal at the finish.
• Free Pizza Party at Colony Grill with Bib ticket- don’t toss your bib! 

AWARDS- please refer to our event info page for details on the 5K run 

• We will give out the “Most Patriotic Award” which could be identified at the start. So be prepared! Show off your stars and stripes!

REGISTRATION FEES

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 350 people, so sign up now, before it’s too late! Online registration officially closes once we are full but will remain open on Race Day until 15 minutes before the start if we are not full.
There is NO PAPER REG/cash taken ON RACE DAY  - all must be done online. 

EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION (Register by midnight April 30) $25 for ages 19 & over; $20 for ages 18 & under
LATER BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION (Register May 1 - June 17)  unless we sell out. $30 for ages 19 & over; $25 for ages 18 & under

LAST MINUTE BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION (Sat June 18 & Sun June 19) $35 for ages 19 & over; $30 for ages 18 & under

U.S. MILITARY and VETERANS (now through event date- unless sold out): FREE

GIVEAWAY - A Milford Bank commemorative Tote Bag to the first 350

Click here for course highlights- great water views, 95% flat, quiet roads, (water table).  

EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY June 18: 9am - 11 am Bib Pick-up & swag. 
                                     The Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford CT (Tent outside)
                                      Really Late Reg online only: $35 for 19 & over; $30 for 18 & under.                                                                                                             

SUNDAY June 19: 7:30 am - 8:45am  Bib Pick-up & swag.                                                   
                                Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig St., Milford CT                                                          
                                Really Late Reg online only ($35/$30)                      

8:30 am Kids “Run For The Flag” FREE fun run
9:00 am 5K Run/Walk race start
9:30 am Post-race snacks, bottled water at Lisman Landing
11-12noon COLONY GRILL PIZZA PARTNER NOSH - JOIN US FOR FREE PIZZA. Cash bar. Bring your bib for slices! 

SAFETY MODIFICATIONS

COVID CONCERNS- Thanks to the City Departments of Milford, we will be able to present a completely outdoor event. No building will be used, safe distances and safety protocols will be in place, and State guidelines will be met.

HOWEVER-we all must be prepared for any change that can happen at any time which may mean a suspension of this live event, and result in a 'virtual' run. 

With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items, this means we CANNOT under any conditions REFUND any registration fees (however, we can issue a credit to be allowed toward our 2023 event). Whether we are live or virtual our commitment to our Veterans will be maintained. We hope you can support this commitment and join us.
 
IMPORTANT DETAIL- There will be a 350 person limit for this 5k event. We need 200 people just to break even with our fixed costs! We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to the Milford Veterans.  

MASKS following MHD regulations - We must adhere to all safety protocols so please help us by keeping us safe!
 

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR A SAFE START- If you are truly at a speedy running level (6-7min pace per mile or under) we urge you to be at the start early 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, run on the side indicated and be aware that roads are open.

EVENT COORDINATION

The Milford Bank is proud to have a great team on their event board of directors. Lead by Executive Vice President of MB, Jorge Santiago, along with Peter Berube, William LaCosta, Tina Mason, & Lynn Berube - we are excited to have you return for our salute to Milford Veterans. 

Marty Schaivone is the race director and coordinator of more than 45 races in CT, including the Colony Grill Hot Oil Run & Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in Fairfield County. MS Running Productions-available for event consulting & directing. Contact Marty at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com.

SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact Peter Berube at pberube@milfordbank.com

The Milford Bank, Member FDIC