The 5th Annual Healthy Families 5K Run & Walk

The 5th Annual Healthy Families 5K Run & Walk  

Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:00am

Join us inside Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, hosted by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County (JLEFC) www.JLEFC.org

Proceeds to benefit the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County, its mission and Healthy Families, Healthy Futures community outreach projects.

This fun event is for participants of all ages! The computer timed 5K Run/Walk course features 2 loops thru Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo with a loop around the entirety of Beardsley Park. Also included is the untimed, noncompetitive and open to all abilities 1.5K Wellness Walk! 

You'll see the tigers, prairie dogs, anteaters, and exotic birds, whether you choose to run or walk in the 5K or 1.5K. Both courses take you through the zoo, and finish near the historic carousel.

Food, fluids, entertainment & more will be at the finish. Join us in celebrating with a special activity during the Post Race Party! Plan to stay and tour the zoo as guests when we are done!

Keep us posted on your training progress and share photos on race day using our race hashtag #JLEFC5K

Can’t run this year but still want to participate and donate to the JLEFC? Join in on our VIRTUAL RACE! Run or walk from any location you choose!  You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Keep us posted on your virtual run by using our virtual run hashtag #away5k

Back by popular demand our FREE KIDS FUN RUN will happen before the 5K! Offering a noncompetitive, 1/4 mile race for kids 6th grade and younger only- weather permitting! Please note commemorative shirts will be given out only to children who have purchased a run or walk ticket.

*After the 5K, there will be entertainment, snacks and fluids to help you refuel and celebrate

*Every participant will get a free pass to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

 *Your 5k RUN will be computer timed

 *Bring a group of 10 or more for special pricing. Contact Jennifer Mulligan for details at jenmulligan74@gmail.com

*Plenty of parking will be available in lots and designated areas. We ask you to be respectful because the zoo is open to the general public--be sure to follow traffic flow rules and be mindful of parking restrictions.

*A commemorative shirt will be given to all entrants (sizes are guaranteed if you register by April 1, and will be supplied after that time if available)

AWARDS

*Awards or prizes to top male & female finisher and three deep in (9) age groups

*Best Costume Awards: Let's see what you got! Leopard? Tiger? A marsupial of your choice?

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration for the 5K RUN/WALK will close at 500 people, so sign up now, before it’s too late!

January 1- April 24: $30 for ages 19 & over; only $20 for ages 18-13; only $15 for ages 12 & under

Advanced registration will officially close on April 24 at 8pm.

April 26: Pre-reg pickup & late registration from 12:00pm- 5:00pm at soundRUNNER in Fairfield  $35/  $22/  $18

April 27: Pre-reg pickup & late registration from 10:00-2:00pm at soundRUNNER in Fairfield  $35/  $22/  $18

April 28: Race Day: $40/  $25/  $20 Registration & pre-reg pickup opens at 7:45am

$5 Zoo entrance fee for spectators not registered

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, April 26:   12:00-5:00pm - Packet, bib & shirt pickup and late registration with cash/check, available if the race hasn’t reached capacity, at soundRUNNER, 1596 Post Rd. Fairfield

Saturday, April 27:    10:00am-2:00pm- Packet, bib & shirt pickup and late registration with cash/check, available if the race hasn’t reached capacity, at soundRUNNER, 1596 Post Rd. Fairfield

Sunday, April 28:       

7:45-8:55 am     Late registration and packet pickup at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

8:30am               Kids Fun Run

8:30am              Warm Up

9:00am               Healthy Families Run & Walk starts

9:30am               Post-race party begins with food, activities and music!

10:00am             Awards

SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact Jennifer Mulligan at jenmulligan74@gmail.com. 

For vendor commitments, or to supply entertainment/volunteers on the course, please also contact Jennifer Mulligan at jenmulligan74@gmail.com

We encourage the participation of community/neighborhood groups of all ages!

RACE DIRECTOR

This is event is being managed by FIRST MILE RACE MANAGEMENT. Check out all of our events HERE