The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Stratford, Connecticut
- Price Free - $20.08
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the beautiful Lordship section of Stratford, Greater Bridgeport! This family-friendly event promises a morning filled with joy, community spirit, and the opportunity to give back. Participants can choose to run, walk, stroll, or saunter along a scenic and flat 5K course that welcomes all ages and abilities.
As you lace up your shoes, remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for children ages 1-16, ensuring that this holiday season is brighter for many. With only 250 spots available, be sure to secure your entry early! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with delicious snacks, hot apple cider, and even a chance to try out some non-alcoholic craft brews. Plus, every participant will receive a pair of delightful holiday socks! Celebrate the spirit of giving, the joy of movement, and the warmth of community at this cherished annual event!
As you lace up your shoes, remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for children ages 1-16, ensuring that this holiday season is brighter for many. With only 250 spots available, be sure to secure your entry early! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with delicious snacks, hot apple cider, and even a chance to try out some non-alcoholic craft brews. Plus, every participant will receive a pair of delightful holiday socks! Celebrate the spirit of giving, the joy of movement, and the warmth of community at this cherished annual event!
Organiser's Description
WE WELCOME YOU BACK TO OUR LORDSHIP LOCATION!
WE SOLD OUT IN 2023 & 2024 AT 250.
OUR PERMIT NUMBER IS BASED ON YOUR SAFETY, PARKING,
FOOD, SWAG & ENOUGH ADULT HYDRATION. DO NOT GET SHUT OUT THIS YEAR!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING TOYS AT THE EVENT. THEY SHOULD BE NEW, UNWRAPPED, SUITABLE FOR AGES 1-16.
WE WILL BE WORKING WITH A NEW RECIPIENT THIS YEAR- STAY TUNED.
_OUR DONATION DIRECT LINK_ - FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO A 501C3 CHARITY, TBD.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE THE LITTLE PUB OF STRATFORD HOST THE 27TH YEAR OF THIS HOLIDAY FAVORITE.
SWAG UPDATE.
WE WILL STILL HAVE A PAIR OF JOLIDAY SOCKS FOR EVERYONE.
WE ARE WORKING ON OTHER FUN STUFF AS WELL.
OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD -
IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, AND FLAT!
OUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT HAS A SIMPLE GOAL- TO MAKE AS MANY KIDS AS HAPPY AS WE ALL CAN!
PLEASE NOTE- THIS EVENT IS LIMITED - JUST 250 PEOPLE !!
WE WILL HAVE GIVEAWAYS & CRAZY JOLIDAY SOCKS FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE.
BUT WE WILL NOT RUN OUT OF ADULT HYDRATION! THANK YOU DOUG & LITTLE PUB.
_SHIRTS CAN BE PURCHASED UP TILL 12/4 FOR $12_ -
PLEASE CLICK ON 'STORE' ON THE LEFT UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY REQUEST-
THEN EMAIL DIRECTLY [email protected]
THEYRE $15 AT BIB PICKUP (IF AVAILABLE) ON SITE SAT & SUN. (EXACT CASH/CHEQUE ONLY!)
EVENT ENTRY FEES- ONLINE ONLY - EVEN RACE DAY
OCTOBER 24 THROUGH 11/23 -$18 FOR 19 & OVER,
$15 FOR 18 & UNDER
11/24-12/7 $21/$15
12/8-12/14 $25/$15 RACE DAY NO WAY! WE WILL BE SOLD OUT!
SATURDAY 12/13- 9:00 - 11AM SHARP PICKUP AT THE LITTLE PUB- SWAG & BIBS & GOODIES.
PLEASE TRY TO PICKUP EARLY AND AVOID THE SUNDAY STRESSFUL CRUNCH.
DONT ARRIVE EARLIER UNLESS YOURE FEEDING THE SEAGULLS - WE WILL NOT BE THERE.
AND WE ARE LEAVING PROMPTLY AT 11AM! THERE ARE GAMES TO WATCH!
ENJOY A 10% DISCOUNT IF YOU STAY FOR BRUNCH AT LITTLE PUB ON SATURDAY- AFTER 10AM!
SUNDAY 12/14
7:45-9:25 PICKUP ACROSS FROM THE LITTLE PUB IN THE LOT ON THE CORNER.
LOOK FOR THE TENTS/CONTAINERS.
9:15AM THE LITTLE TYKES RUN - DIRECTED BY DONNA CRAMOND-
EXECUTIVE KIDS RACE DIRECTOR AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL CAT HERDER! THE KIDS WILL RUN ONE TENTH MILE OF SHEER DELIGHT!
9:30AM START - HOLIDAY 5K RUN / WALK/ STROLL/ SAUNTER
(PLEASE STAY ON THE LEFT OF ALL ROADS ON THIS EASY, FLAT, SCENIC, OUT & BACK COURSE.
WHEN YOURE DONE PLEASE STAY AND ENJOY-
THE LITTLE PUBS SNACKS AND HOT APPLE CIDER & HOT CHOCOLATE (WHICH YOU CAN ADD AN 'ADULT' WARMING SHOT TO!)
WE WILL ALSO HAVE HOT CHICKEN BROTH. OTHER SNACKS INCLUDE CHIP BAGS, SNACK BARS, BANANAS & MORE...
OUR HOST DOES IT RIGHT FOR YOU! LOOK FOR WARMED UP, ADULT BEVERAGES!
ATHLETIC BREW IS BACK! THE #1 NON ALCOHOL CRAFT BREW THAT GOT ITS START IN STRATFORD.
THEY'LL BE GIVING OUT CANS/SAMPLES TO ENJOY.
_AWARDS, PRIZES, EDIBLE ITEMS AND/OR CRAZY HOLIDAY GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO THE M&F CHAMPIONS & FIRST AGE GROUPERS_
_AND MAYBE TWO OR MAYBE EVEN THREE __DEEP- AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, _
_60-69, __70-79, 80+ (AND OLDER IF PRE-REGISTERED) _
_AWARDS ALERT-_ SORRY BUT WE ARE FINALLY OUT OF THE 2FT TALL NUTCRACKERS FROM THE NOW DEFUNCT CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP!
_THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS & PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES & OUR BASEMENT. _
_BE PREPARED FOR "REGIFTING"..._
OUR SCENIC AND FLAT 5K COURSE TRAVELS THROUGH THE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG THE WATER IN STRATFORD.
IT IS FLAT, FUN, AND EASILY DOABLE EVEN FOR THE YOUNGEST RUNNERS.
LAST YEAR OUR RUNNERS RANGED FROM 6 TO 81!
IT IS AN ACCURATELY MEASURED 5K OR 3.11 MILES HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]
_THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF __ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY _
_OR AT THE REQUEST OF THE POLICE._
OUR FEES ARE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THIS EVENT-
_SO PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON & HELP OUR CHARITY_
WE ENCOURAGE EVEN THE YOUNGEST OF RUNNERS AND WALKERS. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
_ENJOY A 10% DISCOUNT IF YOU STAY FOR BRUNCH AT LITTLE PUB ON SATURDAY- AFTER 10AM! _
SPECIAL SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE- $15 ON RACE DAY. CASH ONLY!
A SPECIALLY DESIGNED HOLIDAY RUN LONG SLEEVE SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE THROUGH OUR STORE ON THIS SITE.
IT'S COLORFUL & JUST $12. ONLINE PRICE ONLY - MUST BE PURCHASED BY 12/4.
ORDER IN ADVANCE- WE HAVE TO CLOSE SALES IN TO ORDER, SHIP & PRINT SHIRTS. WE HOPE TO HAVE A FEW EXTRA ON 12/14
HUGE THANKS TO THE LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR &
WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT.
WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM.
WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT,
THE DPW & THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.
THEY HAVE ALL BEEN A TERRIFIC SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT & MANY OTHERS
IN OUR TOWN THROUGH THE YEAR!
WE SOLD OUT IN 2023 & 2024 AT 250.
OUR PERMIT NUMBER IS BASED ON YOUR SAFETY, PARKING,
FOOD, SWAG & ENOUGH ADULT HYDRATION. DO NOT GET SHUT OUT THIS YEAR!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING TOYS AT THE EVENT. THEY SHOULD BE NEW, UNWRAPPED, SUITABLE FOR AGES 1-16.
WE WILL BE WORKING WITH A NEW RECIPIENT THIS YEAR- STAY TUNED.
_OUR DONATION DIRECT LINK_ - FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO A 501C3 CHARITY, TBD.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE THE LITTLE PUB OF STRATFORD HOST THE 27TH YEAR OF THIS HOLIDAY FAVORITE.
SWAG UPDATE.
WE WILL STILL HAVE A PAIR OF JOLIDAY SOCKS FOR EVERYONE.
WE ARE WORKING ON OTHER FUN STUFF AS WELL.
OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD -
IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, AND FLAT!
OUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT HAS A SIMPLE GOAL- TO MAKE AS MANY KIDS AS HAPPY AS WE ALL CAN!
PLEASE NOTE- THIS EVENT IS LIMITED - JUST 250 PEOPLE !!
WE WILL HAVE GIVEAWAYS & CRAZY JOLIDAY SOCKS FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE.
BUT WE WILL NOT RUN OUT OF ADULT HYDRATION! THANK YOU DOUG & LITTLE PUB.
_SHIRTS CAN BE PURCHASED UP TILL 12/4 FOR $12_ -
PLEASE CLICK ON 'STORE' ON THE LEFT UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY REQUEST-
THEN EMAIL DIRECTLY [email protected]
THEYRE $15 AT BIB PICKUP (IF AVAILABLE) ON SITE SAT & SUN. (EXACT CASH/CHEQUE ONLY!)
EVENT ENTRY FEES- ONLINE ONLY - EVEN RACE DAY
OCTOBER 24 THROUGH 11/23 -$18 FOR 19 & OVER,
$15 FOR 18 & UNDER
11/24-12/7 $21/$15
12/8-12/14 $25/$15 RACE DAY NO WAY! WE WILL BE SOLD OUT!
SATURDAY 12/13- 9:00 - 11AM SHARP PICKUP AT THE LITTLE PUB- SWAG & BIBS & GOODIES.
PLEASE TRY TO PICKUP EARLY AND AVOID THE SUNDAY STRESSFUL CRUNCH.
DONT ARRIVE EARLIER UNLESS YOURE FEEDING THE SEAGULLS - WE WILL NOT BE THERE.
AND WE ARE LEAVING PROMPTLY AT 11AM! THERE ARE GAMES TO WATCH!
ENJOY A 10% DISCOUNT IF YOU STAY FOR BRUNCH AT LITTLE PUB ON SATURDAY- AFTER 10AM!
SUNDAY 12/14
7:45-9:25 PICKUP ACROSS FROM THE LITTLE PUB IN THE LOT ON THE CORNER.
LOOK FOR THE TENTS/CONTAINERS.
9:15AM THE LITTLE TYKES RUN - DIRECTED BY DONNA CRAMOND-
EXECUTIVE KIDS RACE DIRECTOR AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL CAT HERDER! THE KIDS WILL RUN ONE TENTH MILE OF SHEER DELIGHT!
9:30AM START - HOLIDAY 5K RUN / WALK/ STROLL/ SAUNTER
(PLEASE STAY ON THE LEFT OF ALL ROADS ON THIS EASY, FLAT, SCENIC, OUT & BACK COURSE.
WHEN YOURE DONE PLEASE STAY AND ENJOY-
THE LITTLE PUBS SNACKS AND HOT APPLE CIDER & HOT CHOCOLATE (WHICH YOU CAN ADD AN 'ADULT' WARMING SHOT TO!)
WE WILL ALSO HAVE HOT CHICKEN BROTH. OTHER SNACKS INCLUDE CHIP BAGS, SNACK BARS, BANANAS & MORE...
OUR HOST DOES IT RIGHT FOR YOU! LOOK FOR WARMED UP, ADULT BEVERAGES!
ATHLETIC BREW IS BACK! THE #1 NON ALCOHOL CRAFT BREW THAT GOT ITS START IN STRATFORD.
THEY'LL BE GIVING OUT CANS/SAMPLES TO ENJOY.
_AWARDS, PRIZES, EDIBLE ITEMS AND/OR CRAZY HOLIDAY GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO THE M&F CHAMPIONS & FIRST AGE GROUPERS_
_AND MAYBE TWO OR MAYBE EVEN THREE __DEEP- AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, _
_60-69, __70-79, 80+ (AND OLDER IF PRE-REGISTERED) _
_AWARDS ALERT-_ SORRY BUT WE ARE FINALLY OUT OF THE 2FT TALL NUTCRACKERS FROM THE NOW DEFUNCT CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP!
_THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS & PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES & OUR BASEMENT. _
_BE PREPARED FOR "REGIFTING"..._
OUR SCENIC AND FLAT 5K COURSE TRAVELS THROUGH THE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG THE WATER IN STRATFORD.
IT IS FLAT, FUN, AND EASILY DOABLE EVEN FOR THE YOUNGEST RUNNERS.
LAST YEAR OUR RUNNERS RANGED FROM 6 TO 81!
IT IS AN ACCURATELY MEASURED 5K OR 3.11 MILES HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]
_THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF __ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY _
_OR AT THE REQUEST OF THE POLICE._
OUR FEES ARE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THIS EVENT-
_SO PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON & HELP OUR CHARITY_
WE ENCOURAGE EVEN THE YOUNGEST OF RUNNERS AND WALKERS. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
_ENJOY A 10% DISCOUNT IF YOU STAY FOR BRUNCH AT LITTLE PUB ON SATURDAY- AFTER 10AM! _
SPECIAL SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE- $15 ON RACE DAY. CASH ONLY!
A SPECIALLY DESIGNED HOLIDAY RUN LONG SLEEVE SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE THROUGH OUR STORE ON THIS SITE.
IT'S COLORFUL & JUST $12. ONLINE PRICE ONLY - MUST BE PURCHASED BY 12/4.
ORDER IN ADVANCE- WE HAVE TO CLOSE SALES IN TO ORDER, SHIP & PRINT SHIRTS. WE HOPE TO HAVE A FEW EXTRA ON 12/14
HUGE THANKS TO THE LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR &
WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT.
WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM.
WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT,
THE DPW & THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.
THEY HAVE ALL BEEN A TERRIFIC SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT & MANY OTHERS
IN OUR TOWN THROUGH THE YEAR!
Races
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The Holiday 5K Run/Walk for Toys - Ages 19 & Over
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Logo Glass or Mug or Socks - We Never Know
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$20.08
THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY. Registration is a small fee and we ask that you donate at least one, new, unwrapped toy suitable for ages 1-16. Come dressed to run, stay for the fun! Long-sleeved T-shirts may be purchased ahead. There may be a limited amount available on race day. This event DOES NOT have a makeup date If it is canceled due to severe weather, town or police orders. We are sorry but we have to pre-pay most of our vendors so there are no refunds. -
The Holiday 5K Run for Toys - Ages 18 & Under
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Logo Mug or Glass or Socks
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$16.90
THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY. Registration is a small fee and we ask that you donate at least one, new, unwrapped toy suitable for ages 1-16. Come dressed to run, stay for the fun! Long-sleeved T-shirts may be purchased ahead. There may be a limited amount available on race day. This event DOES NOT have a makeup date If it is canceled due to severe weather, town or police orders. We are sorry but we have to pre-pay most of our vendors so there are no refunds -
Tykes for Toys Fun Run- 9 Yrs & Under
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:15AM EST)
Free
All abilities 5th grade and younger are encouraged to join us. This is a FREE event but we would appreciate a small toy donation. Adults can run with the kids to help prevent any drama or tears that might occur! Donna Cramond will direct the Little Tykes!
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