The 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Southport, Connecticut
- Price $17.40 - $38.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at the 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Southport, Greater Bridgeport. This annual event, held at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, brings together participants of all ages for a fun-filled day of health and philanthropy. Choose from a thrilling 5K Fun Run, a 3-mile Fitness Walk, or let the kids join in on the excitement with a special Kids Scamper and Obstacle Course designed for those 10 and under!
Last year's event saw an impressive $182,000 raised for local non-profit organizations, highlighting the challenge's commitment to supporting youth development and community engagement. Participants can look forward to a race t-shirt, a heavy goodie bag filled with treats from local sustainable partners, and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is not just a race—it's a celebration of community, health, and support! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant event and contribute to an amazing cause!
Last year's event saw an impressive $182,000 raised for local non-profit organizations, highlighting the challenge's commitment to supporting youth development and community engagement. Participants can look forward to a race t-shirt, a heavy goodie bag filled with treats from local sustainable partners, and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is not just a race—it's a celebration of community, health, and support! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant event and contribute to an amazing cause!
Organiser's Description
_JOIN US FOR THE 38TH BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE!_
SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2025 @ THE WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN SOUTHPORT, CT
HELD ANNUALLY ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY SEPTEMBER, BIGELOW TEA CO., A THIRD-GENERATION FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS BASED IN FAIRFIELD CONNECTICUT STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN THE TIES WE SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPACES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP AND RECREATION.
5K FUN RUN
3 MILE WALK
KIDS SCAMPER/OBSTACLE COURSE (FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER)
LAST YEAR, OUR INCREDIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS RAISED OVER $182,000 TO DONATE TO CT LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS!
Registration Includes:
check mark A race T-shirt
check mark A HEAVY goodie bag filled with treats from local and sustainable partners
check mark A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race
Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).
WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A LEISURELY WALK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THE BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE IS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK WHILE HAVING FUN!
@BIGELOWTEA #BIGTEACC
RACE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY MS RUNNING PRODUCTIONS. TIMING SERVICES FOR THE 5K IS PROVIDED BY THE LAST MILE RACING.
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENT TIMES:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH: PRE-REGISTRATION PICKUP @ Bigelow Tea (Front Entrance), 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825
* 9:00am - 12:00pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
*
8:00AM: Bib pickup opens
*
9:00AM: Kids' Fun Run begins
*
10:10AM: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin
*
10:30AM: Snacks & hydration! (& Free Beer with event registration for Ages +21yrs)
*
11:00AM: Awards/Raffle begin. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a rain or shine event! **Due to the charitable nature of this event, NO REFUNDS will be issued. **
EVENT INFORMATION:
5K RUN: _This is a computer chip timed 5k event_. Awards will be given to the overall men's and women's champions.
Age group awards three deep for 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
3K FITNESS WALK: Walk at your own pace on a non-competitive course. This event is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards for this walk.
KIDS' FUN RUN: **Kids 10 and under** 100-yard Scamper, 1-mile jog, and an obstacle course. Kids will enjoy awards, snacks, and fun activities!
VIRTUAL EVENT OPTIONS: Follow along with the event @BIGELOWTEA. We encourage you to share your training photos/videos and your day-of run on social media using the hashtag #BIGTEACC to stay connected! The virtual option is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards no raffle prizes.
*
PRICING: 5K VIRTUAL RUN AND 3K VIRTUAL WALK: $30
*If you cannot pick up your shirt and/or giveaway shipping will be: $5 for shirt, $5 for the goodie bag, $10 for both.
PARKING DAY OF RACE: PLEASE FIND INSTRUCTIONS HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-17]
COURSE MAPS: FIND OUR COURSE MAP FOR THE 5K RUN HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-20] & THE 3K WALK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-21]. STAY SAFE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!
RACE DIRECTOR - MARTY SCHAIVONE HAS 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MANAGING OVER 30 RUNNING EVENTS EACH YEAR WHICH HELP TO RAISE OVER $250,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION & OTHER EVENT DETAILS- [email protected]
SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2025 @ THE WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN SOUTHPORT, CT
HELD ANNUALLY ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY SEPTEMBER, BIGELOW TEA CO., A THIRD-GENERATION FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS BASED IN FAIRFIELD CONNECTICUT STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN THE TIES WE SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPACES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP AND RECREATION.
5K FUN RUN
3 MILE WALK
KIDS SCAMPER/OBSTACLE COURSE (FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER)
LAST YEAR, OUR INCREDIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS RAISED OVER $182,000 TO DONATE TO CT LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS!
Registration Includes:
check mark A race T-shirt
check mark A HEAVY goodie bag filled with treats from local and sustainable partners
check mark A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race
Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).
WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A LEISURELY WALK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THE BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE IS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK WHILE HAVING FUN!
@BIGELOWTEA #BIGTEACC
RACE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY MS RUNNING PRODUCTIONS. TIMING SERVICES FOR THE 5K IS PROVIDED BY THE LAST MILE RACING.
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENT TIMES:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH: PRE-REGISTRATION PICKUP @ Bigelow Tea (Front Entrance), 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825
* 9:00am - 12:00pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
*
8:00AM: Bib pickup opens
*
9:00AM: Kids' Fun Run begins
*
10:10AM: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin
*
10:30AM: Snacks & hydration! (& Free Beer with event registration for Ages +21yrs)
*
11:00AM: Awards/Raffle begin. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a rain or shine event! **Due to the charitable nature of this event, NO REFUNDS will be issued. **
EVENT INFORMATION:
5K RUN: _This is a computer chip timed 5k event_. Awards will be given to the overall men's and women's champions.
Age group awards three deep for 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
3K FITNESS WALK: Walk at your own pace on a non-competitive course. This event is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards for this walk.
KIDS' FUN RUN: **Kids 10 and under** 100-yard Scamper, 1-mile jog, and an obstacle course. Kids will enjoy awards, snacks, and fun activities!
VIRTUAL EVENT OPTIONS: Follow along with the event @BIGELOWTEA. We encourage you to share your training photos/videos and your day-of run on social media using the hashtag #BIGTEACC to stay connected! The virtual option is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards no raffle prizes.
*
PRICING: 5K VIRTUAL RUN AND 3K VIRTUAL WALK: $30
*If you cannot pick up your shirt and/or giveaway shipping will be: $5 for shirt, $5 for the goodie bag, $10 for both.
PARKING DAY OF RACE: PLEASE FIND INSTRUCTIONS HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-17]
COURSE MAPS: FIND OUR COURSE MAP FOR THE 5K RUN HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-20] & THE 3K WALK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge/Page-21]. STAY SAFE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!
RACE DIRECTOR - MARTY SCHAIVONE HAS 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MANAGING OVER 30 RUNNING EVENTS EACH YEAR WHICH HELP TO RAISE OVER $250,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION & OTHER EVENT DETAILS- [email protected]
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Note: Female Option Runs Very Small)
Sun 28th September 2025 (10:10AM EDT)
$38.60
The 5k event is computer chip timed and awards are available for all age groups. You must complete the entire 3.11mile course either by running or walking to be eligible for age group prizes. -
3k Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Note: Female Option Runs Very Small)
Sun 28th September 2025 (10:10AM EDT)
$38.60
The 3k event is not computer chip timed and there are no awards. It follows the same path as the 5k the first half mile, then separates South on Westway on its own route to the finish. All turns are well marked. -
Kids' Fun Run
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$17.40
This is a non-competitive event held entirely on the turf field at Wakeman's Club. -
Virtual Adult Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Note: Female Option Runs Very Small)
$33.30
Can't be with us the day of our event? Take us on your own run/walk!
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