Events
Kids Fun Run
Place
Lovers Ln
Guilford, CT US 06437
Description
Join the SongStrong 5K: Run, Walk, and Make a Difference with Your Team!
Ready to make a difference while having a blast? The SongStrong 5K is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to join forces with your friends, family, or coworkers to support an amazing cause: keeping kids safe. Whether you run, walk, or volunteer, you’re part of something special. And hey, the best part? You can do it solo or form a team for an extra dose of fun and friendly competition!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Long Island Sound and the historic Guilford Green, the SongStrong 5K offers breathtaking views and a celebratory post-race atmosphere with music, food, drinks, and more! Plus, the first place trophies and race shirt giveaways make it even more rewarding.
Form a Team and Run for a Cause!
Start a team today and take on the race with friends, family, or coworkers. Not only will you enjoy the race together, but you'll also help raise awareness and funds to keep kids safe. Teams make it extra fun and bring the energy to this exciting event!
Race Day Highlights:
- Date: June 7, 2025
- Location: Guilford, CT
- 5K Start: 10:00 am
- Kids Fun Run: 9:45 am
- Post-Race Party: Food, drinks, and live music to celebrate your achievement!
- Get Rewarded for Bringing Your Friends:
- Invite 5 friends to sign up using your personal referral link, and we'll say "thank you" with a refund of up to $20! It’s a win-win—spread the word, rally your crew, and save some cash!
Registration & Fees:
- Early Bird (before Jan 1, 2025): Only $20! Plus, choose your race shirt in your favorite color!
- 15 & up (before March 31, 2025): $25
- 15 & up (before May 31, 2025): $30, then $35 after that
- Kids Fun Run: Just $10!
- Don't Miss Out on a Shirt:
- Sign up by May 25, 2025, to guarantee your race shirt! After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Can't join us on race day? Register for the Virtual 5K and run where and when you want: $30
- Note: Virtual run must be completed before June 8, 2025. Entry does not include a race shirt.
Race Schedule:
- Advance Pickup: June 6, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Orangetheory Fitness, Guilford, CT
- Race Day Check-in: 8:30 am at the Guilford Fairgrounds
- Kids Fun Run Start: 9:45 am
- 5K Start: 10:00 am
- Post-Race Party & Awards: 11:00 am
- Live Results:
- See your results instantly during the race! Times and placement will be available live on your mobile device.
Awards Categories:
- Overall 1st Place (Male & Female)
- First Male & Female Age Group finishers:
- 14 & Under yrs
- 15-19 yrs
- 20-29 yrs
- 30-39 yrs
- 40-49 yrs
- 50-59 yrs
- 60-69 yrs
- 70+ yrs
Note: SongStrong supports gender neutrality and respects participant preferences. Choose from Male, Female, or Nonbinary during registration.
Become a Fundraiser:
Want to go the extra mile? Fundraise for the cause! Set a goal as an individual or as part of your team. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Fundraising Team and the Most Creative Outfit! It’s your chance to make a real impact while having fun!
Don't wait! Sign up now, create your team, and help us keep kids safe at the 5th Annual SongStrong 5K. Together, we can make a difference.
Race Course
- START IN THE FAIRGROUNDS ACCESS ROAD HEADING SOUTH.
- TURN RIGHT ONTO STONEHOUSE LN.
- TURN LEFT ONTO OLD WHITFIELD ST.
- TURN RIGHT ONTO SUMMER ST.
- TURN LEFT ONTO WHITFIELD ST.
- PARTICIPANTS SHOULD STAY TO THEIR LEFT
- CONTINUE TO GUILFORD MOORING/ROTHBERG INSTITUTE, TURN AROUND AND FOLLOW WHITFIELD STREET NORTH.
- PARTICIPANTS SHOULD STAY TO THEIR LEFT
- FOLLOW WHITFIELD STREET TO BOSTON ST
- TURN RIGHT ON BOSTON ST, THEN TURN RIGHT ONTO LOVERS LN
- TURN RIGHT ONTO STONEHOUSE LN AND RIGHT INTO FAIR GROUND
- FINISH IN THE FAIRGROUND ACCESS ROAD HEADING NORTH
This course is a USATF Certified Course, reference CT18024JHP.
Race Photos
Want to see what happened at the 2023 SongStrong 5K? Visit this link to see some spectacular photographs
Ethan Miller Song Foundation
We Love You Ethan!
The race celebrates the life of Ethan Song who passed away in January 2018 at the age of 15. All proceeds go to the Ethan Miller Song Foundation, a non-profit that develops and supports Ethan’s causes and programs that keep kids safe. www.songstrong.org for more info.
Volunteer
Become an Event Volunteer!
Besides participants, we also need volunteers to help with advance packet pick up and on race day. It's a great way to help make a difference without breaking out into a sweat! If you don't wish to run, how about helping out?
Please use the Volunteer Registration Link to confirm when and where you can help. If you select one of the race day slots, please come to Race HQ at the Fairground first to check in, before reporting to your assigned location. All the volunteer locations are walk-able from the Fairgrounds.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
Race Participant Survey
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