Happy HalloWINE Run & Walk

  • Date Sun 1st November 2026
  • Time 9:45AM EST
  • Location Stratford, Connecticut
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Happy HalloWINE Run & Walk on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in beautiful Stratford, Greater Bridgeport! This unique 5K event promises a fun-filled day along the scenic shoreline, with approximately 80% of the course offering breathtaking water views. With a limited capacity of just 100 participants, this intimate gathering ensures a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for runners, walkers, and strollers of all abilities. Four-legged friends are welcome too, as long as they're on a leash!

Participants will be treated to an exciting mix of swag, including a surprise "Wine of a Kind" shirt, two half-bottles of wine (one red and one white) for those 21 and over, and a complimentary post-run beer at The Little Pub, which is the perfect spot to relax after the race. The day kicks off at 8:30 AM for bib and shirt pickup, followed by a free kids' dash for ages 9 and under, and the main event at 10 AM. Don't miss this chance to create lasting memories while enjoying the festive spirit of Halloween and the camaraderie of fellow participants. Mark your calendars and join us for a delightful day of

Organiser's Description

_JOIN US FOR OUR FIFTH ATTEMPT AT A TRULY UNIQUE 5K EVENT ALONG THE SHORE IN STRATFORD. _



WE SOLD OUT THE LAST TWO YEARS-

WE KEEP THIS SMALL AND FUN, USUALLY AROUND 100 PEOPLE.



WE GO SHINE OR RAIN. WE CANT POSTPONE, WE HAVE ONE DAY PERMITS AND

I ALREADY BOUGHT 200 BOTTLES OF VINO!



LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT!

THIS IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE!

ALL ABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO RUN, WALK, OR STROLL. FOUR LEGGED MAMMALS ON LEASH

ARE PERMITTED BUT YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN POOP BAGS.

SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEED TILL 10/21.



WE ARE AGAIN HOSTED BY THE LITTLE PUB BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD

THIS MID MORNING RUN/WALK WILL FEATURE TERRIFIC SWAG FOR THE 21 & OVER PARTICIPANTS.

(UNDER 21 CAN REGISTER AND ENJOY THE EVENT BUT WILL ONLY RECEIVE A NON-ALCOHOL BEVERAGE.)



OUR COURSE- _3.11 MILES OF SCENIC WONDER!_ 80% DIRECT WATER VIEWS, START/FINISH

AND POST RUN FUN OVERLOOKING POINT NO POINT OPPOSITE THE SEAWALL
HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]



THIS IDEA ALL STARTED WHEN WE SAW AN ADVERT FOR THE "TRUNK OR TREAT" HOSTED

BY THE LITTLE PUB FOR THE LITTLE TYKES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

THEN WE FIGURED WHY NOT SOMETHING FOR THE BIG TYKES?

SO WE TEAMED UP TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME FUN.



HERE IS WHAT WE CAME UP WITH:

THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE-

'A WINE OF A KIND' SHIRT - MIGHT BE SHORT SLEEVE, MIGHT BE LS, YOU NEVER KNOW & NEITHER DO WE.

WE OFTEN USE VARIOUS SHIRTS WE HAVE IN STOCK. AND THEY MIGHT NOT ALL BE THE EXACT SAME COLOR OF FABRIC.

(SIZE GUARANTEE BY MIDNIGHT 10/20, AFTER THAT- WHATEVER WE HAVE)



_TWO- HALF-BOTTLES OF WINE* (ONE WHITE, ONE RED)_

_ONE POST RUN GLASS OF A LITTLE PUB BEER*_



BRUNCH HOUR-APPROPRIATE SNACKS LIKE PRETZEL BITES, GRANOLA BARS, BANANAS

AND THE LITTLE PUB WILL WELCOME YOU FOR MORE GREAT STUFF WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!



REG FEE- $35 FOR 21 & OVER, JUST $25 FOR 20 & UNDER!

NOTE- REG FEE INCREASE ON 10/19 TO $40 AND $30 FOR 20 & UNDER



SHIRTS- Might be a long sleeve, might be a short sleeve. Cotton or polytech, color not determined yet.

It's all about the tariffs and the escalating costs of imported shirts.

These things aren't made in the USA anymore!



SWAG- BESIDES THE WINE, WE NEVER KNOW WHAT WE ARE GOING TO FIND ON TEMU...



THE SUNDAY 11/1 SCHEDULE

THE LITTLE PUB WILL BE OPEN WITH FOOD/DRINKS AND NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

STICK AROUND WHEN YOURE DONE. INVITE FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU.

HANG OUT, WATCH A GAME OR RELAX ON THE SEAWALL/BEACH AREA.

8:30 AM BIB/SHIRT/SWAG PICKUP STARTS- NO SOONER! WE WON'T BE THERE, HONEST.

9:45 AM FREE KIDS DASH- JUST 150 YARDS OR SO, COSTUMES ENCOURAGED, AGES 9 & UNDER PLEASE.

DIRECTED BY DONNA CRAMOND, THE QUEEN OF KIDS, AND SEMI-PROFESSIONAL CAT HERDER!

10:00 AM HALLOWINE 5K RUN, WALK, SAUNTER- START

10:20 AM TENTATIVE POST RUN/WALK STUFF: SNACKS, FLUIDS, FUN



AT LEAST ONE FREE BEER FOR EVERYONE 21 & OVER



THIS IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND WE ARE ADDING MORE SOON!



RESULTS- AS OF NOW THIS IS A 'TIMED' EVENT AND WE WILL POST RESULTS ONLINE.

_BUT JIM GERWECK OUR #1 TIMER OF ALL THINGS LORDSHIP IS WORKING @ THE NYC MARATHON _

_SO WE MIGHT BE DOING THINGS A BIT DIFFERENTLY... _



_THIS MAY BE A PULL TAG TIMED RACE & WE CANT GET A TIMER.
IF SO WE ARE GOING "OLD SCHOOL"!_



AWARDS- WITH ALL THAT SWAG WE MAY NOT HAVE OVERALL OR MORE THAN 1ST PLACE AGE GROUP AWARDS.

BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WE MIGHT COME UP WITH AT THE LAST MINUTE!

TEMU IS OUR GOTO CRAZY AWARD VENUE!



A HUGE SHOUT OUT AND THANKS TO THE LITTLE PUB RESTAURANT IN LORDSHIP!

THEY HAVE BEEN TRULY SUPPORTIVE OF EVERY RUNNING EVENT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

SO PLEASE THANK THEM, STICK AROUND- HAVE A BITE TO EAT AND HAVE SOME FUN.

BRING THE FAMILY AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS.



REMEMBER THIS IS LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED HUMANS

_(CUTE, WELL-BEHAVED ALTERNATIVE MAMMALS ON LEASH ARE OK) _



_EVENT DIRECTOR- MARTY SCHAIVONE, OWNER OF MS RUNNING PRODUCTIONS IS A LORDSHIP RESIDENT. _

_MSRP DIRECTS OVER 30 RUNNING EVENTS EACH YEAR IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. _

_MANY OF THEM WITH CRAZY THEMES, __ESPECIALLY THE SEVEN THAT LITTLE PUB HOSTS. _



THANKS TO DOUG GRABE & JILLIAN AND LITTLE PUB THEY HAVE TEAMED UP TO HOST

A VARIETY OF BOUTIQUE RUNNING EVENTS THE LAST THREE YEARS. WATCH FOR MORE

INCLUDING THEHOLIDAY RUN ON DECEMBER 13TH



THANKS TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEER CREW USUALLY CONTAINING DONNA CRAMOND,

ANDREA WILLIAMSON, CHRIS OGREN, RONNIE BEHRINGER, WENDY WONNEGUT,

SHERRY DUFF AND JOE PUOPOLO.

WITHOUT THEM NONE OF THIS HAPPENS.



RUNNING EVENTS NEED VOLUNTEERS! GIVE UP ONE DAY A YEAR AND HELP SOMEONE!



PARKING IN THE LP LOT, ALONG THE SEA WALL, & ON SIDE STREETS. PLEASE DON'T BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.

WE WANT TO KEEP OUR NEIGHBORS HAPPY.

Races

  • Happy HalloWINE 5k Age 21 & Over

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & a Unique T-Shirt

    Sun 1st November 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    A very flat and scenic out and back along the coast in the Lordship section of Stratford. The course is measured for running on the left side of the road- facing traffic. It's a state law! Stay Safe!
  • Happy HalloWINE 5k Age 20 & Under

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & a Unique T-Shirt

    Sun 1st November 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    A very flat and scenic out and back along the coast in the Lordship section of Stratford. The course is measured for running on the left side of the road- facing traffic. It's a state law! Stay Safe!
  • Happy HalloWINE Kids Dash

    Sun 1st November 2026 (9:45AM EST)

    Free

    A scamper for the little tykes age 9 & under. Costumes encouraged! Accompanied by adults ok if it helps avoid drama yours or theirs.

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10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, 06615, CT, United States

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