_JOIN US FOR THE 38TH BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE!_

SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2025 @ THE WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN SOUTHPORT, CT



5K FUN RUN

3 MILE WALK

1 MILE SCAMPER/OBSTACLE COURSE (FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER)



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.



LAST YEAR, THANKS TO OUR INCREDIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS WE HELPED US RAISE OVER $182,000 AND LOOK FORWARD THIS YEAR'S IMPACT.

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

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8:00AM: Bib pickup opens

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9:00AM: Kids' Fun Run begins

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10:10AM: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin

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10:30AM: Snacks & hydration! (& Free Beer with event registration for Ages +21yrs)

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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.

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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]