HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:10AM EDT
- Location Stratford, Connecticut
- Price Free - $35.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the scenic Stratford area of Greater Bridgeport! This unique themed event is a festive half-year warmup to St. Patrick's Day, featuring a flat and picturesque course that starts at the iconic Little Pub in Lordship. With only 150 spots available, you'll want to secure your place early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day complete with green-themed shirts, delicious snacks, and refreshing adult beverages post-race. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners while competing for awards in eight different age groups. Plus, don’t forget about the FREE kids fun run led by the beloved Donna Cramond! With reasonable registration fees and plenty of incentives to bring your friends, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and festive spirit!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day complete with green-themed shirts, delicious snacks, and refreshing adult beverages post-race. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners while competing for awards in eight different age groups. Plus, don’t forget about the FREE kids fun run led by the beloved Donna Cramond! With reasonable registration fees and plenty of incentives to bring your friends, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and festive spirit!
Organiser's Description
ANOTHER INTERESTING THEMED EVENT HATCHED JUST LAST YEAR! AND WHY THE HECK NOT?
WHILE ST PATRICKS IS IN MARCH THIS EVENT IS A HALF YEAR WARMUP - SO JOIN US.
WE HAVE THE SHIRTS, THE SNACKS AND THE BEER...YOU HAVE YOUR RUNNING SHOES...THE PERFECT COMBO.
WE WILL ABSOLUTELY LIMIT THIS EVENT TO 150 PARTICIPANTS.
DO NOT GET SHUT OUT!
NOTE- THE DATE OF THIS EVENT IS ACTUALLY "A TAD PAST" THE HALFWAY MARK TO AVOID ANOTHER 5K IN THE AREA.
FEATURES-
*OUR NICE FLAT AND SCENIC COURSE FROM THE ICONIC LITTLE PUB LOCATION IN LORDSHIP (STRATFORD).
*QUIET ROADS & GREAT NEIGHBORS.
*ADULT IRISH APPROPRIATE BEVERAGES AFTER YOURE DONE (N/A TOO)
*A GREEN SHADED SHIRT WITH A LOGO YET TO BE DETERMINED
*SNACKS, POST RUN NOURISHMENT, ETC.
*AWARDS FOR AT LEAST FIRST PLACE IN EIGHT AGE GROUPS. MEDALS, IRISH SOCKS, WE WILL FIND SOMETHING!
COURSE MAP HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]
*FEES INCREASE AS TIME GOES ON SO DONT DELAY.
OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A FREE KIDS FUN RUN LEAD BY THE PIED PIPER
OF ALL KIDS RUNS, THE UBIQUITOUS DONNA DANCING QUEEN CRAMOND.
CAN YOU JOIN US? LETS PULL THIS OFF AND HAVE SOME FUN.
BY THE WAY IF YOU GET 5 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP YOU GET $$$ BACK!
REASONABLE FEES
AGE 21 & OVER $30 TILL 8/16, $33 TILL 9/12, $35 AFTER THAT
AGE 20 & UNDER $25 TILL 8/16, $28 TILL 9/12, $30 AFTER THAT
CALENDAR
7/9 Registration opens- see increases above
9/9 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE (OR OTHER SWAG) ENDS, after that 'as available'
9/19 Early pickup (TBD if pre reg is over 150. If not then just race day)
9/20 8:00am Start pickup
9:10am Kids Run warmup followed by our FREE kids sprint
Directed by the Kids Queen Donna Cramond.
9:30am START 5k run, walk, saunter- all abilities welcome
Snacks, fluids, awards to follow- then into the Little Pub!
Brought to you by the same creative minds that started the Happy HalloWINE 5K,
Miles for Margaritas, the Surfin Santa and many other unique entities!
Marty Schaivone Race Director
Doug Grabe Little Pub Owner
Jim Gerweck Timer (sometimes)
WHILE ST PATRICKS IS IN MARCH THIS EVENT IS A HALF YEAR WARMUP - SO JOIN US.
WE HAVE THE SHIRTS, THE SNACKS AND THE BEER...YOU HAVE YOUR RUNNING SHOES...THE PERFECT COMBO.
WE WILL ABSOLUTELY LIMIT THIS EVENT TO 150 PARTICIPANTS.
DO NOT GET SHUT OUT!
NOTE- THE DATE OF THIS EVENT IS ACTUALLY "A TAD PAST" THE HALFWAY MARK TO AVOID ANOTHER 5K IN THE AREA.
FEATURES-
*OUR NICE FLAT AND SCENIC COURSE FROM THE ICONIC LITTLE PUB LOCATION IN LORDSHIP (STRATFORD).
*QUIET ROADS & GREAT NEIGHBORS.
*ADULT IRISH APPROPRIATE BEVERAGES AFTER YOURE DONE (N/A TOO)
*A GREEN SHADED SHIRT WITH A LOGO YET TO BE DETERMINED
*SNACKS, POST RUN NOURISHMENT, ETC.
*AWARDS FOR AT LEAST FIRST PLACE IN EIGHT AGE GROUPS. MEDALS, IRISH SOCKS, WE WILL FIND SOMETHING!
COURSE MAP HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]
*FEES INCREASE AS TIME GOES ON SO DONT DELAY.
OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A FREE KIDS FUN RUN LEAD BY THE PIED PIPER
OF ALL KIDS RUNS, THE UBIQUITOUS DONNA DANCING QUEEN CRAMOND.
CAN YOU JOIN US? LETS PULL THIS OFF AND HAVE SOME FUN.
BY THE WAY IF YOU GET 5 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP YOU GET $$$ BACK!
REASONABLE FEES
AGE 21 & OVER $30 TILL 8/16, $33 TILL 9/12, $35 AFTER THAT
AGE 20 & UNDER $25 TILL 8/16, $28 TILL 9/12, $30 AFTER THAT
CALENDAR
7/9 Registration opens- see increases above
9/9 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE (OR OTHER SWAG) ENDS, after that 'as available'
9/19 Early pickup (TBD if pre reg is over 150. If not then just race day)
9/20 8:00am Start pickup
9:10am Kids Run warmup followed by our FREE kids sprint
Directed by the Kids Queen Donna Cramond.
9:30am START 5k run, walk, saunter- all abilities welcome
Snacks, fluids, awards to follow- then into the Little Pub!
Brought to you by the same creative minds that started the Happy HalloWINE 5K,
Miles for Margaritas, the Surfin Santa and many other unique entities!
Marty Schaivone Race Director
Doug Grabe Little Pub Owner
Jim Gerweck Timer (sometimes)
Races
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Half Way to St Pats 5K 21 & Over
Incl. $2.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$35.98
21 & over eligible for adult fluids -
Half Way to St Pats 5K 20 & Under
Incl. $2.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$30.68
20 & under not able to partake in adult fluids -
Half Way to St Pats Free Kids Run (10 & Under)
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:10AM EDT)
Free
Parents/guardians can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama (theirs or yours)
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