2025 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day Charity Fundraiser
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Darien, Connecticut
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2025 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day Charity Fundraiser on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, in beautiful Darien, Western Connecticut! This beloved community event, celebrating 45 years of togetherness, features two exciting race options: a challenging 5-mile timed race and a fun-filled 1.5-mile timed fun run. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to beat your personal best or a family eager to enjoy a leisurely jog, there's something for everyone!
But it doesn't stop at the races! The day will be filled with family-friendly activities under a big tent, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and support a good cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to essential youth and family social service programs in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford, helping to improve the lives of over 37,000 neighbors in our community. So come out, bring your family and friends, and make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Together, we can strengthen our community and create lasting change!
But it doesn't stop at the races! The day will be filled with family-friendly activities under a big tent, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and support a good cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to essential youth and family social service programs in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford, helping to improve the lives of over 37,000 neighbors in our community. So come out, bring your family and friends, and make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Together, we can strengthen our community and create lasting change!
Organiser's Description
FOR 45 YEARS, THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN HAS BROUGHT THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR THE ANNUAL _DARIEN ROAD RACE & FAMILY FUN DAY_. THIS BELOVED FALL EVENT FEATURES TWO RACESA 1.5-MILE TIMED FUN RUN AND A 5-MILE TIMED RACEPLUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES UNDER A BIG TENT. EVERY DOLLAR RAISED SUPPORTS ESSENTIAL YOUTH AND FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IN DARIEN, NORWALK, AND STAMFORD.
SINCE 1951, THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN HAS GRANTED MORE THAN $28,000,000 TO HELP PROVIDE OUR NEIGHBORS ACCESS TO FOOD, SHELTER, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE, JOB TRAINING, AND YOUTH SUCCESS PROGRAMS. YOUR SUPPORT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 37,000 NEIGHBORS THROUGH GRANTS TO A NETWORK OF OVER 30 LOCAL NONPROFITS ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS.
TOGETHER, WE CAN STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY! HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1) REGISTER TO RUN! CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH A 5-MILE TIMED RACE OR THE 1.5-MILE TIMED FUN RUN. AIM TO BEAT YOUR PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOY A LEISURELY JOG ALONG THE SCENIC ROUTE! EVERY STEP YOU TAKE SUPPORTS OUR NEIGHBORS. THANK YOU FOR RUNNING WITH PURPOSE!
2) REGISTER TO WALK! TAKE A STROLL FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY. ENJOY A WALK AROUND THE LOOP OR GATHER A GROUP OF FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU. ITS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHAT AND CATCH UP WHILE DOING GOOD. BRING THE FAMILY STROLLERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
3) COME HANG OUT AT THE FAMILY ACTIVITY TENT! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY! COME CHEER ON AND SUPPORT THE RUNNERS AND WALKERS BY JOINING US AT THE EVENT. ENJOY FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN AND ACTIVITIES UNDER THE TENT. YOUR PRESENCE SUPPORTS THE CAUSE AND BRINGS EVEN MORE HEART TO RACE DAY.
SINCE 1951, THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN HAS GRANTED MORE THAN $28,000,000 TO HELP PROVIDE OUR NEIGHBORS ACCESS TO FOOD, SHELTER, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE, JOB TRAINING, AND YOUTH SUCCESS PROGRAMS. YOUR SUPPORT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 37,000 NEIGHBORS THROUGH GRANTS TO A NETWORK OF OVER 30 LOCAL NONPROFITS ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS.
TOGETHER, WE CAN STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY! HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1) REGISTER TO RUN! CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH A 5-MILE TIMED RACE OR THE 1.5-MILE TIMED FUN RUN. AIM TO BEAT YOUR PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOY A LEISURELY JOG ALONG THE SCENIC ROUTE! EVERY STEP YOU TAKE SUPPORTS OUR NEIGHBORS. THANK YOU FOR RUNNING WITH PURPOSE!
2) REGISTER TO WALK! TAKE A STROLL FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY. ENJOY A WALK AROUND THE LOOP OR GATHER A GROUP OF FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU. ITS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHAT AND CATCH UP WHILE DOING GOOD. BRING THE FAMILY STROLLERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
3) COME HANG OUT AT THE FAMILY ACTIVITY TENT! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY! COME CHEER ON AND SUPPORT THE RUNNERS AND WALKERS BY JOINING US AT THE EVENT. ENJOY FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN AND ACTIVITIES UNDER THE TENT. YOUR PRESENCE SUPPORTS THE CAUSE AND BRINGS EVEN MORE HEART TO RACE DAY.
Races
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1.5-Mile Timed Fun Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 01 JUN -
5-Mile Timed Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 01 JUN
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