9th Annual Milford Moves for Veterans 5K

The MILFORD BANK and the MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS event committee are extremely happy to host our annual event! We are looking forward to seeing you again at our safe run & walk!

NOTE- this event has moved one weekend later than in the past.

                THE MILFORD BANK  presents 

9th Annual MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS

5K Run / Walk on Sunday, June 23, 2024

WE HAVE MOVED OUR RACE WEEKEND!

Formerly on Father's Day our family-friendly event is now a week later. Join us for a great 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).

Please consider a donation of any amount to help our veterans in Milford. 

We encourage all abilities to join us. You’ll love our course!

This event will be held in compliance with State of CT, city and health department guidelines. 
 

• The 5k Run/Walk is bib chip-timed from the start & finish- you receive your ‘net’ time.
• All runners & walkers are eligible for prizes based on their 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 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.
• A special swag giveaway is guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.
• 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 before it’s too late! Don’t get shut out. Online registration officially closes once we are full but will be open on Race Day if we are not full.
There is NO PAPER REG/cash taken ON RACE DAY  - all must be done online. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Feb 18 - March 31       $30 age 19 & over; $20 age 18 & under
April 1 - June 16          $33 / $20 
JUNE  17 - JUNE 23    $35 / $20 

U.S. MILITARY and VETERANS are FREE  unless sold out.
Military info needed at checkout 

OUR SHORT DISTANCE KIDS RUN - FREE!   Recommended for ages 10 & under

GIVEAWAY - A great short sleeve commemorative t-shirt with size guaranteed to pre registered by June 9. After that sizes/quantities “as available” and we could run out. 

GIVEAWAY SNACK-

WE WILL FEATURE ‘SWEET NOTHINGS’ NUT BUTTER BITES. A plant based, no added sugar, snack perfect for a pre workout fuel, mid morning break, or after dinner treat.
www.eatsweetnothings.com 

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

EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY June 22-  9am - 11 am  Bib Pick-up & swag. 
The Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford CT- Tent outside
 Late registration- see fees above                                                                                                             

SUNDAY June 23 - 7:30 am - 8:55am  Bib Pick-up & swag 

Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig St., Milford CT 

Late Reg online only $35/$20                  

8:30 am Kids “Run For The Flag” FREE fun run
9:00 am 5K Run/Walk start
9:30 am Post-race snacks, fluids & water, awards distribution at Lisman Landing
             
AWARDS/Medals- to the top M, F & NB winners along with 1st, 2nd, 3rd,

for groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (+ 80’s if prereg'd) 

SPECIAL WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY GIFT CARDS to Top Winners.

WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY IS OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO BRING IN THEIR BIB BY JULY 31ST 

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 2025 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.  

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 left side of the road or as indicated. PLEASE be aware that roads are open and police may be on duty.

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 Celeste Lohrenz & 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 35 races in CT, including other events in town (Milford Hospital Mothers Day 5K, Trick or Trot), 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 Celeste Logrenz at clohrenz@milfordbank.com 

The Milford Bank, Member FDIC