The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys

WE WELCOME BACK OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS 

The THOMAS KENNEDY FAMILY and

BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION   

 

AS OF 12/12 we have 235 reg in the 5k. ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT!!

WE HAD TO CLOSE IN 2023 AT 250 for safety, parking, food, swag & enough adult hydration. 

DO NOT GET SHUT OUT THIS YEAR!

We will be collecting toys at the event. They will be donated to the Dr. Thomas Kennedy Toy Closet by our 2024 Presenting Sponsors. They should be new, unwrapped, suitable for ages 1-16.

Last year these toys provided age-appropriate and educational toys for pediatric patients receiving care at The Yale New Haven Children's Hospital at Bridgeport. 

 

Our donation direct link - Funds raised will also go to the Dr. Thomas Kennedy Toy Closet. This is a 501c3 charity.

                                                 https://bit.ly/bhftoycloset 

                                                Please give generously! 

 

We are proud to have The LITTLE PUB of Stratford host the 26th year of this holiday favorite. 

 

**BAD NEWS SWAG UPDATE.

I WAS CONTACTED BY AMSTERDAM PRINTING TODAY, 12/12, THAT THEY WILL NOT SHIP OUT THE MUG ORDER WE PREPAID FOR IN TIME.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING I CAN DO. IT IS COMPLETELY THEIR INCOMPETENCE AND ERROR. UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN BUY AND SUBSTITUTE IN TIME.

 

WE WILL STILL HAVE A PAIR OF ‘JOLIDAY SOCKS’ FOR EVERYONE.

OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD - 

IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, and FLAT!

 

Our family-friendly event has a simple goal- to make as many kids as happy as we all can!

To help us achieve this goal, as part of your entry fee, we ask that you bring a new, unwrapped toy suitable for children between 1-16 years old.  Thanks for joining us and making a difference in our community.

 

Please note-

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO JUST 250 PEOPLE !!

We will have giveaways of a specially designed ceramic mug) & crazy “Joliday Socks” for as many people as possible. (We did buy 250 of each)

BUT we WILL NOT run out of adult hydration! THANK YOU DOUG & LITTLE PUB. 

Shirts can be purchased UP TILL 12/6 for $12 - PLEASE click on 'store' on the left unless you have an extraordinary request- then email me directly msrunningproductions@yahoo.com 

They’re $15 at bib pickup (if available) on site Sat & Sun. (exact cash / cheque only!)

Event entry fees- ONLINE ONLY - EVEN RACE DAY

October 25 through 11/24 -$15 for age 19 & over,  

                                                 $12 for 18 & under

11/25-12/8    $20/$15  

12/9-12/15    $25/$15      Race day no way! We will be sold out!

 

SATURDAY 12/14- Please try to pickup early and avoid the Sunday stressful crunch.
9:00 - 11am Pickup at the LITTLE PUB- swag & bibs & goodies.  Don’t arrive earlier unless you’re feeding the seagulls - we will not be there. And we are leaving promptly at 11am! There are games to watch!

Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am!

SUNDAY  12/15

7:45-9:25 Pickup across from the LITTLE PUB in the lot on the corner.

                 Look for the tent/containers.

9:15am The LITTLE TYKES RUN - Directed by DONNA CRAMOND as Executive Kids Race Director and former professional Cat Herder! The kids will run one tenth mile of sheer delight!

9:30am START  -  Dr. Thomas Kennedy Family - YaleNewHaven Health Bridgeport Hospital Foundation HOLIDAY 5k RUN / walk

(please stay on the left of all roads on this easy, flat, scenic, out & back course. 

 

When you’re done PLEASE stay and enjoy-

THE LITTLE PUB’s snacks and hot apple cider & hot chocolate (which you can add an 'adult' warming shot to!) We will also have hot chicken broth. Other snacks include chip bags, snack bars, bananas & more...

 

Our host does it right for you! Look for warmed up, adult beverages!

 

ATHLETIC BREW IS BACK! The #1 Non alcohol craft brew that got its start in Stratford- and is now found world wide. They'll be giving out cans/samples to enjoy. 

 

 

Awards, prizes, edible items and/or crazy holiday gifts are given to the M&F Champions as well as TWO or maybe even three deep in age groups 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (and older if pre-registered) 

 

AWARDS ALERT- COLLECTOR'S ITEMS TO BE GIVEN OUT!

We have the LAST 3 of the 2ft tall NUTCRACKERS from the now defunct Christmas Tree Shop!

 

THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS & PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES & FROM OUR BASEMENT. Be prepared for "Regifting"...

 

Our scenic and flat 5k course travels through the quiet neighborhood along the water in Stratford. It is FLAT, fun, and easily doable even for the youngest runners.

Last year our runners ranged from 6 to 81!  This map is basically the course, but not all the way to the lighthouse.

It IS an accurately measured 5k or 3.11 miles https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7439020 

 THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY & at the request of the police.

 

OUR SWAG- for 250 registered people- then we close registration!

We WILL have special designed mugs & socks that may or may not fit (that you can regift) 

    After that - whatever we can find. 

 

                           Our fees are as low as possible to pay for the costs of this event-

                           SO PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON & HELP OUR CHARITY-

                                              Dr THOMAS KENNEDY TOY CLOSET

 

We ENCOURAGE even the youngest of runners and walkers. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!

 

“FREE- LITTLE TYKES JINGLE BELL RUN”  RECOMMENDED for ages 9 & under- it is held 15 minutes before the run.

This short scamper (200 yards) will be held if conditions are acceptable to ensure the safety of our youngsters.

Parents can run with the little ones to help prevent any falls, tears, or drama (from any age). 

The ‘Queen of Kids Runs’ Donna Cramond, will be directing the Little Tykes.

 

Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am! 

 

SPECIAL shirts MAY be available for sale- $15 on race day. CASH ONLY!

A Specially designed Holiday Run Long Sleeve shirt will be available can be purchased in advance through our store on this site.

It will be colorful and just $12. ONLINE PRICE ONLY - MUST BE PURCHASED BY 12/6. 

Order in advance- we have to close sales in to order, ship & print shirts. We hope to have a few extra on 12/15

There will be free massage therapy thanks to TONY TRUJILLO from TONY’S KNEADED Touch 

 

HUGE  THANKS to the LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE FOURTH YEAR & WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT.

WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM.

 

WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, the DPW & the TOWN OF STRATFORD.  

 

THEY HAVE ALL BEEN A TERRIFIC SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT AND MANY OTHERS IN OUR TOWN THROUGH THE YEAR!