The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys

ONLY 20 SLOTS REMAIN AS OF 1pm SATURDAY!

We are proud to have The LITTLE PUB of Stratford host us again for the 23rd edition of this holiday favorite.  

WELCOME BACK OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR  

YaleNewHaven Health

Bridgeport Hospital Foundation 

All toys collected at the event will be donated to the    
DR. TOM KENNEDY TOY CLOSET.

These donations provide age-appropriate and educational toys for pediatric patients receiving care at The Yale New Haven Children's Hospital at Bridgeport. 

Our donation button will be a direct link to the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation site. This is a 501c3 foundation and fully tax deductible.  

You can also click here- https://foundation.bridgeporthospital.org/bh-holiday-giving/ 

OUR COURSE LOCATION 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 200 PEOPLE!

We will have giveaways of specially designed mugs & reusable bags for the first 200 people.  
Shirts for sale for $10 (exact cash only) on site Sat & Sun. 

Event entry fees- ONLINE ONLY EVEN RACE DAY

11/25-11/30  Just $15 for age 19-69,  $12 for 18 & under/70+

12/1-12/9   $20/$15  

12/10-12/11  $23/$15

SATURDAY 12/10
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!

SUNDAY  12/11

7:45-9:25 Pickup across from the LITTLE PUB under the tent.

9:15am The LITTLE TYKES RUN with DONNA CRAMOND as Executive Race Director and Cat Herder !
One tenth mile of sheer delight!

9:30am START - BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL & THE LITTLE PUB HOLIDAY RUN FOR TOYS

When you’re done- THE LITTLE PUB’s snacks, fluids, fun and froth (21 & over for the froth please!) and in addition Stratford’s own ATHLETIC BREWING non alcoholic award winning craft brew!

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+ (and older if pre-registered)  THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS AND PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES AND FROM OUR BASEMENT. 

Our NEW 5K (or maybe 3 miles- we will let you know) course travels through the SCENIC, 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 will be a 5k or 3.11 miles or 3 miles once we accurately measure it. 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 200 registered people- then we close registration!

1) We WILL have s pecial designed coffee mugs and bags. Lead time is almost two weeks so PLEASE register before Dec 1 to ensure a mug...you know, supply chain issues.

2) And other stuff. We need to get to Christmas Tree Shoppe. 

Please see our family-friendly pricing outline above.

Our fees are as low as possible - our event welcomes even the youngest of runners and walkers. 

ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY - INCLUDING RACE DAY IF NOT SOLD OUT

We limit this event to 200 people. 

“FREE- LITTLE TYKES JINGLE BELL RUN” 15 minutes before the run. This short scamper (150-200 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.

THERE WILL BE EARLY BIB PICKUP ON SATURDAY 12/10. We will be at the LITTLE PUB FROM 9am to 11am. Don’t arrive earlier!!  We won’t be there!

 There will be a 10% discount if you stay for brunch! 

We will have plenty of snacks, hot fluids, and beer for 21 and older when you are done on Sunday thanks to THE LITTLE PUB TEAM.

We might also have a nice BIG TENT to relax in!

There WILL be SPECIAL shirts for sale at $10 on race day. CASH ONLY

A Specially designed Holiday Run Long Sleeve shirt will be available if purchased in advance. It will be colorful and just $10.  EXACT BILLS CASH ONLY 

Order in advance- only a limited number MAY be available on race day. Sorry, we have to close sales 12/4 to be able to order, ship & print shirts. We still hope to have a few extra on 12/11. 

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

WE LOVE OUR MOVE TO STRATFORD THANKS TO THE LITTLE PUB

Our former venue- the Scandinavian Club of Fairfield was fully booked.

WE THANK THE LITTLE PUB FOR THEIR OFFER TO HOST OUR EVENT FOR THE SECOND YEAR AND WORK WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT. WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT THEM.

HUGE THANKS FOR THE COOPERATION OF OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TOWN OF STRATFORD.