THE FAIRFIELD POLICE SUNSET 5K - Presented by MONECO Advisors

  • Date Wed 16th July 2025
  • Time 6:30PM EST
  • Location Fairfield, Connecticut
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening at the Fairfield Police Sunset 5K on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the scenic Greater Bridgeport area! This exciting event invites participants of all abilities to either run the scenic 3.1-mile course or walk the 0.8-mile route, both starting and finishing at the beautiful Jennings Beach. With a goal of attracting over 1,000 runners and walkers, this year promises to be a record-breaking turnout!

As the sun sets, enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere complete with a food truck rodeo, delicious treats for kids, refreshing drinks for adults, and a sense of community supporting great causes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund and the Fairfield Police Foundation, making your participation truly meaningful. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with friends, family, and neighbors while contributing to vital community programs. Secure your spot and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!

Organiser's Description

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PAST EVENTS AND CHARITY CAUSES. WE ARE PREPARING FOR ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING CROWD FOR 2025!

PRESENTED BY MONECO ADVISORS - ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FAIRFIELD POLICE UNION SCHOLARSHIP FUND & THE FAIRFIELD POLICE FOUNDATION. YOU CAN RUN (3.1 MILES) OR WALK (.8 MILE) COURSE.



GET READY FOR THE BEST NIGHT OF THE SUMMER!

THIS YEAR WE WILL BE RAISING THE BAR ONCE AGAIN AND WILL ACCEPT OVER 1000 RUNNERS & WALKERS.

WE INVITE ALL ABILITIES TO RUN OUR 3.1 MILE SCENIC & FLAT COURSE OR WALK OUR .8 MILE COURSE, THAT WE HAVE DESIGNED FOR YOU.

STARTING AND ENDING AT JENNINGS BEACH, THIS SUMMER SPECTACULAR WILL INCLUDE T-SHIRTS, FOOD TRUCK RODEO, TREATS FOR THE KIDDOS, FLUIDS AND ADULT LIBATIONS FOR THOSE OF AGE.



THERE WILL NOT BE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS IF WE SELL OUT (AND WE DO EXPECT TO SELL OUT!)

IMPORTANT DETAILS - _THE 5K DISTANCE IS A COMPUTER CHIP TIMED EVENT_. YOU MAY RUN OR WALK IN THIS EVENT BUT MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE DISTANCE OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

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THE .8 MILE WALK IS NOT TIMED_ - THERE ARE NO AWARDS FOR THIS EVENT. IT STARTS AT THE SAME TIME & LOCATION AS THE 5K BUT IS A DIFFERENT COURSE AFTER THE FIRST HALF-MILE OF THE 5K.

ALL 5K AND 8/10 MILE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THE SAME SHIRTS AND AMENITIES.

$35 ALL AGES IN THE 5K FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED

$40 ALL AGES IN THE 5K- REGISTRANTS FROM 201 - 600

$45 ALL AGES IN THE 5K- REGISTRANTS FROM 601 - 1000
AND ON RACE DAY IF NOT SOLD OUT

$35 FLAT FEE, ALL AGES IN THE 8/10 MILE UNTIMED WALK.
THIS WALK FEE REMAINS $35 THROUGH 7/17.

$15 FOOD TRUCK TICKET FOR NONREGISTERED ONLY. _SPECTATORS, FRIENDS, & FAMILY WILL NEED TO PAY FOR THIS TICKET TO ACCESS ANY FOOD AND FLUIDS. MUST BE DONE BY 6 PM ON JULY 17TH_

PRE-REGISTERED (PAID) PARTICIPANTS IN THE 5K & ONE-MILE WALK DO NOT NEED TO BUY A FOOD TICKET - ITS INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE!

CALENDAR

MARCH 8 - REGISTRATION OPENS

JUNE 13 - SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEE ENDS (AFTER THAT ONLY "AS AVAILABLE" - AND WE COULD RUN OUT)

JULY 15 - 3-7 PM EARLY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP AT MARATHON SPORTS, POST RD IN FAIRFIELD

JULY 16 - 11:30AM-1PM AND 3-6PM EARLY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP AT MARATHON SPORTS

JULY 17 - 4:45PM - 6:15 PM BIB/SHIRT PICKUP - _LOCATED AT THE REGISTRATION TENT AT JENNINGS BEACH_

6:20PM - INTRODUCTION & NATIONAL ANTHEM AND TEAM TRIUMPH START

6:30PM - START OF TIMED 5K DISTANCE AND .8 MILE UNTIMED WALK

6:35PM - FOOD TRUCKS OPEN, WATER, FLUIDS & A VARIETY OF ADULT BEVERAGES (21 & OVER ONLY, ID REQUIRED) & ENTERTAINMENT. MALE AND FEMALE CHAMPIONS WILL BE INTRODUCED ASAP AFTER FINISHING.

7:00pm - First Place men's and women's will be recognized and awarded prizes at the Star 99.9 tent. All other 5K Marathon Sports age group awards distribution from the finish line area only-
Anyone missing this distribution can pick up their award at Marathon Sports/SR in Fairfield, later in the week and beyond.

SHIRT SIZE CHOICES WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER JUNE 13TH- AFTER THAT ONLY SIZES AS AVAILABLE WILL REMAIN - AND WE MAY RUN OUT.

THE JENNINGS BEACH AREA IS SCENIC, QUIET, AND SURROUNDED BY A WELCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD OF SUPPORTERS. THERE WILL BE AMPLE PARKING IN THE JENNINGS BEACH PARKING LOT. _WE WANT TO THANK THE NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS IN THE AREA FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND PATIENCE WHILE WE HOST THIS FUNDRAISING EVENT. ALL RUNNERS & WALKERS, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS & THANK THEM FOR WELCOMING US ALL INTO THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD._

_PLEASE NOTE: PARKING AT JENNINGS BEACH FOR RACE/WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT REQUIRE A BEACH STICKER FOR NON RESIDENTS._

OUR 5K AND 8/10 MILE WALK EVENTS WILL BOTH START AT 6:30 PM GIVING YOU A FULL 2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET AND ANOTHER HALF HOUR OF WONDERFUL TWILIGHT!

THE 5K RUN (OR YOU CAN WALK) WILL BE COMPUTER CHIP TIMED.

_5K AWARDS ARE BASED ON NET TIME_ WHICH STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START, NOT AT THE HORN. IF YOU PLAN TO TRY TO WIN AN AWARD YOU NEED TO BE AS CLOSE TO THE START LINE AS POSSIBLE.

MARATHON SPORTS 5K AWARDS

FIRST PLACE TROPHIES AND $25 MARATHON SPORTS GIFT CARDS TO THE 5K OVERALL MALE & FEMALE CHAMPIONS.

MARATHON SPORTS GIFT CARD AWARDS ($15/$10/$5) TO TOP 3 IN AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, & 10-YEAR GROUPS TO 80+

ANYONE MISSING THIS CAN PICK UP THEIR AWARD AT MARATHON SPORTS IN FAIRFIELD, FROM JULY 19 THROUGH THE MONTH.

THERE ARE NO AWARDS FOR THE .8 MILE WALK- IT IS NON-COMPETITIVE.



REMINDER- PAID PARTICIPANTS IN THE 5K EVENT AND .8 MILE EVENTS ARE WELCOME TO ENJOY OUR POST-EVENT FOOD AND FLUIDS - ITS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.

WE ASK ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS NOT TO TAKE ITEMS THAT ARE FOR OUR PAID PARTICIPANTS. THEY CAN BUY A $15 FOOD TICKET AND JOIN US. THANK YOU.



COSTS- WITH FIXED COSTS AND PREPAYMENT OF MANY ITEMS, WE CAN NOT UNDER ANY CONDITIONS REFUND ANY REGISTRATION FEES. OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CHARITY PARTNERS WILL BE MAINTAINED. WE HOPE YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS COMMITMENT AND JOIN US.



_ IF YOU CANNOT ENJOY OUR EVENT YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AND SWAG ON 7/15 & 7/16 AT MARATHON SPORTS. OR YOU CAN ASK A FRIEND TO PICKUP FOR YOU. _



DONATION DETAIL -THERE IS A 1000-PERSON LIMIT FOR THIS 5K EVENT (_BUT OUR DONATION BUTTON ALWAYS REMAINS OPEN)._

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO DONATE ANY ADDITIONAL AMOUNT TO OUR CHARITY PARTNERS. YOUR DONATION IS FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.



MODIFICATIONS FOR A SAFE START- WE WILL BE USING A CHIP-TIMED, "OPEN START" FORMAT WHICH HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY USED IN VARIOUS RACES AROUND THE STATE. WE WILL START OUR FULL FIELD OF 1000 ALL AT ONCE.



YOUR CHIP TIME STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE. IF YOU ARE MORE COMFORTABLE STARTING A DISTANCE BEHIND THE GROUP YOUR 5K COURSE TIME WILL START ONLY WHEN YOU CROSS THE LINE. AWARDS ARE BASED ON NET/CHIP TIME.



PLEASE PREPARE FOR A SAFE START- IF YOU ARE TRULY AT A SPEEDIER RUNNING LEVEL (6-7MIN PACE PER MILE OR UNDER), WE URGE YOU TO BE AT THE START EARLY AND READY TO GO AT 6:30 PM. THIS WILL AVOID CROWDING ON THE COURSE AND HELP EVERYONE TO RUN MORE SAFELY. THANKS!



NEW COURSE MAPS

WE HAVE A NEW 5K COURSE THIS YEAR- UPDATED 6/5

STARTING ON FAIRFIELD BEACH RD AND ENDING IN THE JENNINGS BEACH PARKING LOT. THIS IS SUBJECT TO SOME SLIGHT MODIFICATION ONCE CERTIFIED. HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/DPDDVV64 [https://onthegomap.com/s/dpddvv64]



OUR NEW, ALTERED TO 8/10MI (UNTIMED) COURSE MAP-

BOTH EVENTS START TOGETHER -OUR COURSES HAD TO BE MODIFIED DUE TO OUR NEW VENUE AND ROAD AVAILABILITY.



AWARDS DISTRIBUTION THIS YEAR-

_ONLY THE FIRST PLACE MALE & FEMALE CHAMPIONS AND FIRST PLACE POLICE DIVISION, WILL BE ASKED TO BE PART OF THE AWARDS CEREMONY.
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ALL MARATHON SPORTS AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE FINISH LINE TABLE NEAR THE COMPUTER TIMER. YOU MUST PICK IT UP THERE.

IF YOU LEAVE EARLY THE AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT MARATHON SPORTS IN FAIRFIELD STARTING 7/19.
NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.

ALL FINISHING TIMES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE IN THE CLOUD & POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE ON-SITE, AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT. YOU CAN ALSO OPT-IN TO RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS BY TEXT.

TERRIFIC PICTURES FROM THE PAST:

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_MONECO ADVISORS _(www.monecoadvisors.com [http://www.monecoadvisors.com])_, _based in Fairfield, CT with offices in New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Canaan, Hamden, Wallingford, Glastonbury & Shelton, was founded in 1980, at a time when transactions ruled, and clients best interests were often lost in the shuffle. Since its inception, the team at MONECO always felt that clients deserved more. The firm was built to provide a truly client centric approach: In-depth financial planning that puts each clients needs, priorities and goals at the center of its relationships.The firm strives to use its diverse experience, resources and a deep understanding of todays financial planning topics to help give clients confidence, knowing that their financial future is in good hands and on track.

_THE FAIRFIELD POLICE UNION SCHOLARSHIP FUND_ was started in 2014. Scholarships are awarded to the children of Fairfield Officers as well as students at both public high schools. In addition, scholarships will be offered at Fairfield Prep, Notre Dame, Fairfield Ludlowe & Fairfield Warde in the honor of the late Judge Dan Caruso. Please visit www.fpdcops.com/scholarship [http://www.fpdcops.com/scholarship]for more information.

_FAIRFIELD POLICE FOUNDATION CT _was founded in 2021._ _The mission of the foundation is to raise and distribute funds to the Fairfield Police Department for equipment, wellness and training that typically is outside of the municipal budget, as well as costs associated with Officer Wellness. In addition, the foundation supports the towns K-9 Unit and the care and costs of the dogs that make it up. To learn more or get involved please visit https://fpdct.com/foundation/.

DEPUTY CHIEF KEITH BRODERICK (RET) IS THE EVENT COORDINATOR & POLICE LIAISON. ERIC JOHNSON, PARTNER, AT MONECO ADVISORS, IS OUR CO-COORDINATOR & TITLE SPONSOR.

_RACE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY MS RUNNING PRODUCTIONS & MARTY SCHAIVONE_. MSRP directs over 30 charity events in CT each year.

_YES, WE ARE RUNNING AND WALKING IN ANY WEATHER_ unless it is lightning - then we will delay it until the police say OK. Please don't email on race day because we likely wont see it. We can't postpone to another date and we can't refund. But WE CAN HAVE FUN and enjoy the food trucks, adult hydration and 1000 friends who understand that weather reports are wrong more than half the time!

Races

  • Fairfield Police Sunset 5K Run - Presented by MONECO Advisors

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 16th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS SOON
    Are you ready for a FLAT and potentially FAST run? Or Just want to have a wonderful Summer run, walk, or stroll? Then you will love this neighborhood course and great finish right by the beach. The Penfield Beach area is one of the premier locations on the coast of Connecticut. The roads will be safe and secure thanks to Fairfield's Finest and the Fairfield Police Explorers. You can run OR walk this 3.11 mile course and YOU WILL BE TIMED WITH A COMPUTER CHIPPED BIB. You must complete the entire course or will be disqualified. ALL TIMED 5K PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS (see page one). Pre-register by June 16th to guarantee your shirt size (after that as available). And with a 1000 person limit please don't get shut out! PLEASE copy and paste the course map link: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7227937 YOUR ENTRY TO THIS EVENT INCLUDES FOOD & FLUIDS WHEN YOU ARE DONE. You must follow all safety protocols to participate in this event.
  • Fairfield Police Sunset .8 MILE Untimed WALK - Presented by MONECO Advisors

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 16th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
    This one mile walk is NOT TIMED and is a separate course from the 5K route. The walk participants receive everything the 5K gets BUT this one mile walk is not timed. You will NOT receive a computer chipped bib. There are NO AWARDS. Pre-register by June 16th to guarantee your shirt size (after that as available). We have a 1000 person limit so please don't get shut out! COURSE MAP https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7385464
  • FOOD TRUCK TICKET- NON REGISTERED ONLY - Presented by MONECO Advisors

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Wed 16th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS SOON
    This ticket is for NON PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Family, friends & spectators who want to enjoy our food truck food MUST PURCHASE THIS TICKET. Sorry but we cannot allow access to food for unpaid people.

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880 South Benson Rd., Jennings Beach Parking Lot, Fairfield, 06824, CT, United States

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