Run for Wishes 5K Benefitting MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT
STAR 99.9 and The Surfside Hotel invite you to Run for Wishes with a 5K run or walk raising money for MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT. The Star 99.9 & the Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 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 9th 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. Route Map
Sponsored by CONNOISSEUR MEDIA, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub, this event will have a strict cutoff at 250 people. Register early, enjoy the beach, the views, run/walk or saunter on our very flat and scenic roads. Once finished enjoy the snacks & adult beverages (21+ only). Plenty of N/A options available too.
Classic t-shirts size guaranteed by 7/26 (after that 'as available' and we could run out!).
Event Timeline:
- 5/10: Registration opens - $33 (20 & under: $25)
- 7/26: Guaranteed shirt size ends
- 7/27 - 8/2: Registration fee increases to $37 (20 & under: $27)
- 8/3 - Race Day: Registration fee increases to $40 / $30
- 8/8: Early bib/shirt pickup at The Little Pub picnic lot (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
- 8/9: Event pickup starts at The Little Pub picnic lot (7:30 AM)
- 8:45 AM: FREE Kids Fun Run
- 8:55 AM: Introductions, announcements, line up
- 9:00 AM: START! STAR 99.9 & Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 5K run/walk
- 9:15 AM: Post-race snacks, beverages, giveaways, and awards
- 10:00 AM: Awards, raffle, and continuing fun at The Little Pub!
About the Cause:
Join The Surfside Hotel and Connoisseur Media as we support our charity partner MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT! A wish can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight critical illnesses. With over 300 kids waiting for their wishes to be granted, your support is crucial.
Awards and Giveaways:
Awards for top male & female finishers and age group winners. Every participant is entered into a giveaway, with a hotel stay as the grand prize.
This event is directed by MS Running Productions. Contact [email protected] for sponsor and event partnership opportunities.