5th Annual JPFF Shamrock Sprint 5k
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Fairfield, Connecticut
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual JPFF Shamrock Sprint 5K on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the beautiful setting of Fairfield, Greater Bridgeport! This exciting event features a scenic 3.1-mile chip-timed race that takes you through gently rolling tree-lined streets, offering picturesque views of stone walls, horses, and open spaces. The race starts and finishes at the CT Audubon Nature Center, where participants can enjoy a delightful post-race party with great food and fun activities.
This fundraiser supports the John Patrick Flanagan Foundation, which has been dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families since 2009. With various programs aimed at providing education, life skills, and support to those in need, your participation makes a difference! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate in a community-focused atmosphere. Register early to secure your spot and enjoy the chance to win awards in multiple age categories! Come out, have a blast, and support a worthy cause on this special day!
This fundraiser supports the John Patrick Flanagan Foundation, which has been dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families since 2009. With various programs aimed at providing education, life skills, and support to those in need, your participation makes a difference! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate in a community-focused atmosphere. Register early to secure your spot and enjoy the chance to win awards in multiple age categories! Come out, have a blast, and support a worthy cause on this special day!
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Proceeds from this event benefit the John Patrick Flanagan Foundation. Although the course is located in "Greenfield Hill" it is a very fair route without any large hills. Many of the roads are flat and are family friendly.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
_THIS RACE IS A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE JOHN PATRICK FLANAGAN FOUNDATION, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 2009 IN MEMORY OF JOHN FLANAGAN WHO LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER AT THE AGE OF 44. JPFF'S MISSION IS TO HELP VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY SUPPORTING CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE THE DIRECTION, EDUCATION, AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NEED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL._
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WE HAVE ENABLED NEARLY 5,000 INNER-CITY CHILDREN TO GO ON FIELD TRIPS TO THE CT AUDUBON SOCIETY IN FAIRFIELD AS PART OF THE JOHN PATRICK FLANAGAN TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM. WE'VE FUNDED PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FOR INNER-CITY TEENS, HELPED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN LEARN ENGLISH AND LIFE SKILLS, HELPED CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER, HAVE SUPPORTED CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, AND SPONSORED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WHO WORK TO PLACE CHILDREN IN SAFE PERMANENT HOMES AND GIVEN SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT TO CANCER._
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE JOHN PATRICK FLANAGAN FOUNDATION.
JPFF IS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TAX ID NUMBER 26-4783810.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JPFF, VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.JPFF.ORG._
EVENT FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
OUR 'CHIP-TIMED' 5K EVENT TAKES PLACE IN GREENFIELD HILL BUT OUR 3.1 MILE COURSE IS NOT HILLY! THE GENTLY ROLLING COURSE IS SHADED ON TREE-LINED STREETS, GOING PAST SWEEPING STONE WALLS, HORSES, AND OPEN SPACES. IT IS A TRULY PICTURESQUE SETTING!
THE SHAMROCK SPRINT IS HOSTED ON-SITE AT THE CT AUDUBON NATURE CENTER. AFTER YOU'RE FINISHED WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WALK THROUGH THE GREAT TRAILS ON THE AUDUBON PROPERTY. IT IS A PERFECT COOL-DOWN ACTIVITY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY OR ON YOUR OWN TO ENJOY THE NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA. CT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
STAY FOR THE AFTER-RACE PARTY FOR GREAT FOOD AND LOTS OF FUN.
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
SHAMROCK SPRINT EVENT SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY 6/11, CUT-OFF DATE FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE.
AFTER THAT SIZES WILL BE IF AVAILABLE AND MAY BE GONE BY 6/23.
FRIDAY 6/23, FROM 4:30 - 7 P.M. BIB PICK UP - AT SOUNDRUNNER 1596 POST ROAD, FAIRFIELD.
A 20% DISCOUNT FOR ALL ENTRANTS THAT DAY!
AVOID THE LINES ON SATURDAY & JOIN US TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND RACE SHIRT.
SATURDAY 6/24 AT THE CT AUDUBON CENTER 2325 BURR STREET FAIRFIELD, CT
7:30 BIB PICKUP OPENS.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION IF SOLD OUT- ONLINE REG ONLY IF SPACE REMAINS.
8:55 CHECK-IN CLOSES
9:00 5K RACE & 5K WALK START
9:30 POST-RACE PARTY
10:15 AWARDS CEREMONY
REGISTRATION- $35 FOR ADULTS 19 AND OVER, $25 FOR 14 & UNDER.
INCREASE TO $40/$30 JUNE 23 & 24. REGISTER EARLY!
THE 5K IS TIMED BY THE B-TAG RFID (CHIP) SYSTEM.
AWARDS
SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE OVERALL CHAMPIONS.
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP:
5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
MEDALS FOR ALL CHILD PARTICIPANTS.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE:
FOR SPONSORSHIP DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RACECOURSE. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6895863
THE COURSE WILL BE MARKED WITH FLOUR ARROWS ON THE ROAD, TURNING SIGNS, CONES & MILE MARKERS.
POLICE ARE ON DUTY BUT ROADS ARE OPEN.
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE CT AUDUBON SOCIETY CENTER ON BURR ST.
IN THE GREENFIELD HILLS SECTION OF FAIRFIELD.
_ENTRY INFORMATION_
_RACE AND WALK FEES ARE THE SAME _
_NEWLY DESIGNED - T-SHIRTS - FOR ALL PRE-REG RUNNERS AND AS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY._
_REMEMBER IT IS ILLEGAL TO GIVE OR TRANSFER A BIB TO ANYONE ELSE. DOING SO WILL DISQUALIFY BOTH PEOPLE AND VOID ANY & ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE EVENT & ITS PERSONNEL. USING SOMEONE ELSE'S BIB NUMBER COULD DELAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS AND COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF THE PARTICIPANT. IT WILL ALSO AFFECT THE RESULTS OF OTHERS IN THE RACE _
_SORRY, BUT DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON AUDUBON PROPERTY. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. _
_CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED. PLEASE PARK ALONG BURR STREET IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY AND ON MIDLOCK ROAD _
_ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CT AUDUBON NATURE CENTER BUILDING. _
_DO NOT PARK ON BURR ST PAST OUR START- IT IS NARROW AND WILL COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF OUR COURSE._
_
WE HAVE ENABLED NEARLY 5,000 INNER-CITY CHILDREN TO GO ON FIELD TRIPS TO THE CT AUDUBON SOCIETY IN FAIRFIELD AS PART OF THE JOHN PATRICK FLANAGAN TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM. WE'VE FUNDED PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FOR INNER-CITY TEENS, HELPED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN LEARN ENGLISH AND LIFE SKILLS, HELPED CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER, HAVE SUPPORTED CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, AND SPONSORED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WHO WORK TO PLACE CHILDREN IN SAFE PERMANENT HOMES AND GIVEN SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT TO CANCER._
_
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE JOHN PATRICK FLANAGAN FOUNDATION.
JPFF IS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TAX ID NUMBER 26-4783810.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JPFF, VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.JPFF.ORG._
EVENT FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
OUR 'CHIP-TIMED' 5K EVENT TAKES PLACE IN GREENFIELD HILL BUT OUR 3.1 MILE COURSE IS NOT HILLY! THE GENTLY ROLLING COURSE IS SHADED ON TREE-LINED STREETS, GOING PAST SWEEPING STONE WALLS, HORSES, AND OPEN SPACES. IT IS A TRULY PICTURESQUE SETTING!
THE SHAMROCK SPRINT IS HOSTED ON-SITE AT THE CT AUDUBON NATURE CENTER. AFTER YOU'RE FINISHED WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WALK THROUGH THE GREAT TRAILS ON THE AUDUBON PROPERTY. IT IS A PERFECT COOL-DOWN ACTIVITY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY OR ON YOUR OWN TO ENJOY THE NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA. CT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
STAY FOR THE AFTER-RACE PARTY FOR GREAT FOOD AND LOTS OF FUN.
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
SHAMROCK SPRINT EVENT SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY 6/11, CUT-OFF DATE FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE.
AFTER THAT SIZES WILL BE IF AVAILABLE AND MAY BE GONE BY 6/23.
FRIDAY 6/23, FROM 4:30 - 7 P.M. BIB PICK UP - AT SOUNDRUNNER 1596 POST ROAD, FAIRFIELD.
A 20% DISCOUNT FOR ALL ENTRANTS THAT DAY!
AVOID THE LINES ON SATURDAY & JOIN US TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND RACE SHIRT.
SATURDAY 6/24 AT THE CT AUDUBON CENTER 2325 BURR STREET FAIRFIELD, CT
7:30 BIB PICKUP OPENS.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION IF SOLD OUT- ONLINE REG ONLY IF SPACE REMAINS.
8:55 CHECK-IN CLOSES
9:00 5K RACE & 5K WALK START
9:30 POST-RACE PARTY
10:15 AWARDS CEREMONY
REGISTRATION- $35 FOR ADULTS 19 AND OVER, $25 FOR 14 & UNDER.
INCREASE TO $40/$30 JUNE 23 & 24. REGISTER EARLY!
THE 5K IS TIMED BY THE B-TAG RFID (CHIP) SYSTEM.
AWARDS
SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE OVERALL CHAMPIONS.
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP:
5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
MEDALS FOR ALL CHILD PARTICIPANTS.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE:
FOR SPONSORSHIP DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RACECOURSE. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6895863
THE COURSE WILL BE MARKED WITH FLOUR ARROWS ON THE ROAD, TURNING SIGNS, CONES & MILE MARKERS.
POLICE ARE ON DUTY BUT ROADS ARE OPEN.
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE CT AUDUBON SOCIETY CENTER ON BURR ST.
IN THE GREENFIELD HILLS SECTION OF FAIRFIELD.
_ENTRY INFORMATION_
_RACE AND WALK FEES ARE THE SAME _
_NEWLY DESIGNED - T-SHIRTS - FOR ALL PRE-REG RUNNERS AND AS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY._
_REMEMBER IT IS ILLEGAL TO GIVE OR TRANSFER A BIB TO ANYONE ELSE. DOING SO WILL DISQUALIFY BOTH PEOPLE AND VOID ANY & ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE EVENT & ITS PERSONNEL. USING SOMEONE ELSE'S BIB NUMBER COULD DELAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS AND COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF THE PARTICIPANT. IT WILL ALSO AFFECT THE RESULTS OF OTHERS IN THE RACE _
_SORRY, BUT DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON AUDUBON PROPERTY. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. _
_CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED. PLEASE PARK ALONG BURR STREET IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY AND ON MIDLOCK ROAD _
_ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CT AUDUBON NATURE CENTER BUILDING. _
_DO NOT PARK ON BURR ST PAST OUR START- IT IS NARROW AND WILL COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF OUR COURSE._
Location
Connecticut Audubon Society, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, 06824, CT, United States
5th Annual JPFF Shamrock Sprint 5k
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