Mother's Day 5k-Run / 1-Mile Walk in Support of Ukraine

Sunday, May 11, 2025 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Darien, Connecticut
$30.00–$50.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Mother's Day 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk in Support of Ukraine on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the beautiful Pear Tree Point Beach in Darien, Western Connecticut. This uplifting event is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day while making a meaningful impact. Start your morning with a refreshing run or a leisurely walk along the beach, and don’t forget to bring flowers for the special moms in your life!

Participants can choose to take on the 5K run or enjoy the 1-mile walk, both designed to foster community spirit and support for those fighting for freedom in Ukraine. All proceeds from this event will go directly towards providing essential supplies such as boots, drones, and thermal cameras to those in need. The fun kicks off with on-site registration at 7:30 AM, followed by the race at 8:30 AM and awards at 9:30 AM. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a great cause – register early as spots are limited to 300 participants!

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Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    8:30 AM EDT

    $50.00

    Entries closed
  • 1-Mile Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    This event will not be timed.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $50.00

    Entries closed
  • Virtual 5k Run / walk

    Virtual

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Please email picture of your time to [email protected] and ship-to address to receive T-shirts. Top 3 winners will also receive hand-made Ukrainian Heart Medals!!

    8:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

START YOUR MOTHER'S DAY MORNING WITH A PURPOSE!
TAKE YOUR MOM OUT FOR A MORNING SUN-RUN / SUN-WALK AT THE BEACH, AND WITH FLOWERS!!
SUPPORT THOSE FIGHITING IN UKRAINE FOR FREEDOM!!

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DIRECTED TO HELP UKRAINIANS WIN THE WAR.
CURRENTLY WE ARE RAISING FUNDS TO PROCURE BOOTS, DRONES AND THERMAL CAMERAS.

DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025

Location:
Pear Tree Point Beach
135 Pear Tree Point Road, Darien CT 06820
Parking is limited. Please use a ride service, carpool, bike or get dropped off.

SCHEDULE:
7:30 am: on-site registration begins
8:30 am: 5K & 1-mile Walk Starts
9:30 am: Awards (Medals and Flowers)

PRICING:
$30: March
$40: April
$50: May
Registration is limited to 300 participants.

NO EARLY BIB AND T-SHIRT PICKUP THIS YEAR



ORGANISERS:
BLUE AND YELLOW UKRAINE INC.
Non-Profit Organization
https://blueyellow.us/
[email protected]
tel. 203.570.1315
Race Director: Tetiana Kokorska

Club Connecticut
Jim Gerweck (timing)
[email protected]

SPONSORS:
Please Contact: Stepan Dragan
[email protected]

Attribution
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Location

135 Pear Tree Point Rd, Darien, 06820, CT, United States

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