Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery

  • Date Wed 15th July 2026
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Derby, Connecticut
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K, taking place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at BADSONS Brewery in Derby, Connecticut. This exciting summer run invites participants to tackle the scenic hills of Derby while supporting the local Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps. Runners of all ages will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie, great swag, and delicious food.

Participants will receive a short-sleeve technical race shirt, a coveted finisher medal, and a goodie bag brimming with surprises. The event is not just about running; it's about celebrating community pride with awards for top finishers and the addition of exciting age group awards for 2026. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a 1/2 mile fun run! After the race, unwind with a complimentary draft beer for those 21 and over, and indulge in 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn for the first 250 registered runners. Proceeds from this fantastic event go directly to supporting the lifesaving operations of Derby's dedicated EMS. Join us for a night of fitness, friendship, and fun at the Ambulance Driver

Organiser's Description

male sign Welcome back to the mean streets and hills of Derby!

Join Derbys Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps for the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K a summer evening run packed with great swag, good friends, wings, and community pride.

Race Date

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

BADSONS BREWERY

251 Roosevelt Dr

Derby, Connecticut



Why Run This Race?

Because where else can you run a 5K, earn a medal, eat wings, drink a beer, and support EMS and rescue services all in one night?



What You Get With Registration

Short-sleeve technical race shirt (register early to guarantee your size)

Finisher medal

Goodie bag packed with swag

Bragging rights for surviving the Derby hills



Awards

Overall top first responder

Top first responder by division

NEW FOR 2026: AGE GROUP AWARDS



Kids Fun Run Returning for 2026

Back by popular demand!

1/2 mile down-and-back course

Open to runners 12 and under

Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2

All finishers receive a medal and a fire safety swag bag



Post-Race Fun (Because You Earned It)

Runners 21+ receive one free draft beer from BADSONS Brewery

The first 250 registered runners receive 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn

Official after-party at BADSONS Brewery

Swing by the Dew Drop Inn after the race to grab your favorite wing flavors



Course Extras

Water stop on course

Optional sprinkler station to beat the July heat

Start and finish under an oversized Old Glory proudly provided by the Derby Fire Department

Yes it looks as cool as it sounds.

Packet Pickup

Skip race-day chaos and grab your packet early.

Packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day.

Future you will thank you for not pinning a bib on 30 seconds before the start



red heart Proceeds

Proceeds from the Ambulance Driver 5K support the operations, training, and lifesaving equipment of Derbys Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps, proudly serving the community since 1948.

Races

  • Ambulance Driver 5K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    Wed 15th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 01 FEB
    Support the Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps as we return to glory with the third annual 5K road race at BADSONS Brewery. Founded in 1948 the Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps is a Non-Profit organization that provides Emergency Medical Service, Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Response to the City of Derby and the residents of the lower Naugatuck Valley. Race Participants receive: Short-Sleeve Tech Race Shirt Finisher Medal GOODIE Bag with swag! Runners 21 and older receive one free draft beer with registration. The first 250 runners to register will receive 10 free wings from our friends at the DEW DROP INN Join us for the after-party at the BADSONS Brewery Don't worry about the heat! A water stop and optional Sprinkler Station will be provided. Still feeling the 4th? Start and end with a run under an oversized old glory provided by the Derby Fire Department. Drop-In, at the Dew Drop Inn down the street to purchase your favorite wing flavors!
  • Kids Fun Run

    Wed 15th July 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 07 FEB

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Location

251 Roosevelt Drive, BADSONS Brewery, Derby, 06418, CT, United States

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