CONNOISSEUR MEDIA & THE SURFSIDE HOTEL INVITES YOU TO THE KICK OFF THE "GREATEST BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT ON EARTH [https://www.bluefishtournament.com/]" WITH A 5K RACE OR WALK RAISING MONEY FOR MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT

The CONNOISSEUR MEDIA [https://www.wicc600.com/]& the Surfside Hotel [https://www.thesurfside.com/] BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K - YEAR TWO! is hosted by The Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course!

Join us Sunday, August 10th for a great morning of fun, food & froth, followed by even more fun at the Little Pub.

Run or walk our beautiful 5K (3.11mi) course overlooking Long Island Sound.

Sponsored by CONNOISSEUR MEDIA, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub, THIS EVENT WILL HAVE A STRICT CUTOFF AT 250 PEOPLE. Register early, enjoy the beach and views, run/walk or saunter our very flat and scenic out and back roads, followed by snacks & adult beverages (21+ only). Plenty of N/A options available too.

CLASSIC T-SHIRTS SIZE GUARANTEED BY 7/31 (after 7/31 'as available' and we could run out! Don't be disappointed).

You will be the envy of the neighborhood, or at least a few friends, when you get this terrific t-shirt sporting the unique logo of the _"BLUES ARE RUNNING'_. It will likely be worth huge amounts of $$ if you don't wear it, keep it sealed. and bring it to the 'Antique Road Show' when it comes to your town.

Or- enjoy it as you trot around with it on! Either way, like a big bluefish, "it's a keeper" as they say!



IT IS A WONDERFULLY FLAT AND SCENIC COURSE- HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2606888 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888]

We encourage ALL abilities to join us. Everyone completing the full 5K is eligible for awards based on their computer time.



AWARDS: The TOP 3 Male & Female Finishers overall will receive a prize and be removed from their age group.

FIRST Place Age group awards to be announced for 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Second and third place may be added- watch for updates



'GIVE AWAY: Every participant will be automatically entered into the 'GIVE AWAY' as part of their race fees. Additional raffle tickets MAY be sold on site to raise funds for _MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT._

_SURFSIDE WILL PROVIDE A HOTEL STAY AS THE GRAND PRIZE, AND A SECOND PRIZE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON._



POST RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGE: AS PART OF THE ENTRANT'S RACE FEES, LITTLE PUB WILL OFFER EACH 21 & OLDER PARTICIPANT AN ADULT BEVERAGE AS WELL AS A NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTION. WE WILL ALSO HAVE SNACKS, CHIPS & MORE.

NEW ADDITION! THE LORDSHIP LOBSTER TRUCK WILL BE OPEN FOR PRE/POST 5K SALES OF LOBSTER ROLLS (HOT & COLD), HOT DOGS, HUSH PUPPIES, BEER, WINE, AND MORE! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND PERFECT STRANGERS TO JOIN US FOR A GREAT AFTER PICNIC !





EVENT TIMELINE:

6/3: Registration Opens $30 till 8/3 ($25 for 20 & under)

7/31: Guaranteed shirt size ends- We may not have many extra so REGISTER IN TIME!

8/4: Registration fee increases to $40 through 8/10 ($30 for 20 & under)

8/9: Early bib/shirt pickup at the Little Pub picnic lot 8:30-10am Get there & avoid race day stress.

8/10: 7:45 AM EVENT PICKUP STARTS AT THE LITTLE PUB PICNIC LOT (ACROSS FROM THE LITTLE PUB AND SURFSIDE HOTEL

* 8:45am FREE kids run directed by Donna Cramond (Retired professional cat herder)
* 8:55am Introductions, announcements, line up
* _9:00AM START! CONNOISSEUR MEDIA & SURFSIDE HOTEL THE BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K RUN/WALK_
* 9:15am Snacks, adult & N/a drinks, giveaways, awards - till sunset & beyond...
* 10:00am Awards, raffle, and continuing fun at the Little Pub!

Join us for the CONNOISSEUR MEDIA / Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth August 23 & 24 all over Long Island Sound. First Place Grand Prize of $25,000, with over $40,000 in total prizing. Get more info and register at BluefishTournament.com [https://www.bluefishtournament.com/]



JOIN THE SURFSIDE HOTEL AND CONNOISSEUR MEDIA AS WE SUPPORT OUR CHARITY PARTNER MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT!

When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. The majority of wish kids go on to beat their critical illnesses, and research shows that a wish can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight giving them a better chance of surviving and thriving. There are over 300 Connecticut children waiting for their wishes to be granted who count on donors like you to help make their wish come true.

_SUMMER SHOULD BE A TIME OF JOY FOR CHILDREN, BUT WISH KIDS OFTEN MISS OUT DUE TO THEIR ILLNESS, CREATING A DARK CHAPTER DURING A TIME THAT SHOULD BE FILLED WITH SUNSHINE AND MEMORIES._

A wish can change everything for these children - giving them the strength and hope they need to persevere in their fight against critical illness. The summertime is MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT'S busiest wish-granting season, but it can also be a time when we receive the least amount of financial support. With over 300 kids waiting for their wishes to be granted, we need your help!



_This event is directed by MS Running Productions. Marty Schaivone directs over 30 events a year, including seven in conjunction with Little Pub. Contact him for sponsor and event partnership opportunities [email protected]_