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 community event 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 year, participants can join the fun either in person or virtually, making it easy to connect with friends and family while supporting a great cause. The in-person event will kick off on Sunday, September 21, at 9:00 AM at St. Francis Episcopal Church, located at 2810 Long Ridge Rd. Canine companions are warmly welcomed, adding to the festive atmosphere of the day!
The 5K course is USATF certified, ensuring a fair and exciting experience for all participants. While the run will not be chip timed, those who choose to register as timed will have their finish times recorded, with results posted online shortly after the event. Additionally, don’t miss Dogapalooza, which starts at 9:15 AM, featuring fun contests like the best trick and best in show! Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run at your own pace during the virtual event, your participation will help raise crucial funds for Fairgate Farm, which supports Stamford's underserved residents through food access
The 5K course is USATF certified, ensuring a fair and exciting experience for all participants. While the run will not be chip timed, those who choose to register as timed will have their finish times recorded, with results posted online shortly after the event. Additionally, don’t miss Dogapalooza, which starts at 9:15 AM, featuring fun contests like the best trick and best in show! Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run at your own pace during the virtual event, your participation will help raise crucial funds for Fairgate Farm, which supports Stamford's underserved residents through food access
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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