13th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk – In Person AND Virtual – benefiting Fairgate Farm
- Date Mon 15th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Stamford, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting week of fun and fitness at the 13th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk, taking place from September 15 to September 21, 2025, in Stamford, Western Connecticut! This vibrant event offers both in-person and virtual participation options, allowing you to join the festivities from anywhere. On Sunday, September 21, head over to St. Francis Episcopal Church at 9:00 AM to take part in the 5K run or walk, where furry friends are warmly welcomed at the Dogapalooza starting at 9:15 AM.
Whether you're running the USATF-certified 5K course or participating virtually, this event is all about community, health, and supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit Fairgate Farm, which works tirelessly to provide fresh produce and essential programs to Stamford's underserved residents. Join us for a week of activity, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference! Gather your friends and family, and let’s make this year’s event the best yet!
Whether you're running the USATF-certified 5K course or participating virtually, this event is all about community, health, and supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit Fairgate Farm, which works tirelessly to provide fresh produce and essential programs to Stamford's underserved residents. Join us for a week of activity, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference! Gather your friends and family, and let’s make this year’s event the best yet!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL MILES FOR A MISSION 5K RUN/WALK EVENT!
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
FOR THE IN PERSON RUN/WALK & DOGAPALOOZA, JOIN US AT ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2810 LONG RIDGE RD, STAMFORD, CT, ON SUNDAY, SEPT 21 AT 9:00 AM - CANINE COMPANIONS ARE WELCOMED TO BOTH EVENTS! _THE RUN WILL NOT BE CHIP TIMED BUT, IF YOU REGISTER AS TIMED, WE WILL RECORD YOUR FINISH TIME AND PLACE. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. _THE 5K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED.
DOGAPALOOZA ACTIVITIES WILL START AT 9:15 AM & THE CONTEST WILL START AT 9:45 AM WITH COMPETITIONS FOR BEST TRICK, LOOKS MOST LIKE YOUR DOG, BEST IN SHOW AND MORE.
TO TAKE PART IN THE VIRTUAL RUN/WALK ANY TIME BETWEEN SEPT 15 - 21, WALK, RUN, JOG, HIKE, SWIM OR HOP ON YOUR TREADMILL TO COMPLETE YOUR OWN PERSONAL 5K. PARTICIPATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!
BENEFICIARY OF RUN/WALK PROCEEDS
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE CHOSEN FAIRGATE FARM AS THE BENEFICIARY FOR THE 2025 MILES FOR A MISSION RUN/WALK. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE WORK OF THIS IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION.
FAIRGATE FARM SUPPORTS STAMFORDS UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS THROUGH FIVE CORE INITIATIVES: FOOD ACCESS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTALISM, VOLUNTEERISM, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. ANNUALLY, THE FARM PRODUCES OVER 30,000 SERVINGS OF FRESH PRODUCE, DISTRIBUTED VIA VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, AND A "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" FARMSTAND, ENSURING AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL. THIS YEAR, A NEW MOBILE FARMSTAND WILL EXPAND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS TO STAMFORD COMMUNITIES. THE FARM ALSO COMBATS FOOD WASTE THROUGH COMMUNITY COMPOSTING AND OFFERS FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL TOURS, GARDENING CLASSES, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, FARM YOGA, AND FAMILY FESTIVALS. FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://FAIRGATEFARM.COM/.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US BY REGISTERING, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL DONATION IF YOU CAN, AND SPREADING THE WORD AMONG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
FOR THE IN PERSON RUN/WALK & DOGAPALOOZA, JOIN US AT ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2810 LONG RIDGE RD, STAMFORD, CT, ON SUNDAY, SEPT 21 AT 9:00 AM - CANINE COMPANIONS ARE WELCOMED TO BOTH EVENTS! _THE RUN WILL NOT BE CHIP TIMED BUT, IF YOU REGISTER AS TIMED, WE WILL RECORD YOUR FINISH TIME AND PLACE. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. _THE 5K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED.
DOGAPALOOZA ACTIVITIES WILL START AT 9:15 AM & THE CONTEST WILL START AT 9:45 AM WITH COMPETITIONS FOR BEST TRICK, LOOKS MOST LIKE YOUR DOG, BEST IN SHOW AND MORE.
TO TAKE PART IN THE VIRTUAL RUN/WALK ANY TIME BETWEEN SEPT 15 - 21, WALK, RUN, JOG, HIKE, SWIM OR HOP ON YOUR TREADMILL TO COMPLETE YOUR OWN PERSONAL 5K. PARTICIPATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!
BENEFICIARY OF RUN/WALK PROCEEDS
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE CHOSEN FAIRGATE FARM AS THE BENEFICIARY FOR THE 2025 MILES FOR A MISSION RUN/WALK. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE WORK OF THIS IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION.
FAIRGATE FARM SUPPORTS STAMFORDS UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS THROUGH FIVE CORE INITIATIVES: FOOD ACCESS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTALISM, VOLUNTEERISM, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. ANNUALLY, THE FARM PRODUCES OVER 30,000 SERVINGS OF FRESH PRODUCE, DISTRIBUTED VIA VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, AND A "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" FARMSTAND, ENSURING AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL. THIS YEAR, A NEW MOBILE FARMSTAND WILL EXPAND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS TO STAMFORD COMMUNITIES. THE FARM ALSO COMBATS FOOD WASTE THROUGH COMMUNITY COMPOSTING AND OFFERS FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL TOURS, GARDENING CLASSES, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, FARM YOGA, AND FAMILY FESTIVALS. FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://FAIRGATEFARM.COM/.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US BY REGISTERING, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL DONATION IF YOU CAN, AND SPREADING THE WORD AMONG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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