Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery
Welcome back to the mean streets and hills of Derby! Join Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps for the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K — a summer evening run packed with great swag, good friends, wings, and community pride.
Race Details
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Location: BADSONS BREWERY, 251 Roosevelt Dr, Derby, Connecticut
Why Run This Race?
Because where else can you run a 5K, earn a medal, eat wings, drink a beer, and support EMS and rescue services — all in one night?
What You Get With Registration
- Short-sleeve technical race shirt (register early to guarantee your shirt)
- Finisher medal
- Goodie bag packed with swag
- Bragging rights for surviving the Derby hills
Awards
- Overall top first responder
- Top first responder by division
- New for 2026: Age group awards
Kids Fun Run – Returning for 2026
Back by popular demand! This is a 1/2 mile down-and-back course, open to runners 12 and under. Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2. All finishers receive a medal and a fire safety swag bag.
Post-Race Fun (Because You Earned It)
- Runners 21+ receive one free draft beer from BADSONS Brewery
- The first 250 registered runners receive 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn
- Official after-party at BADSONS Brewery
- Swing by the Dew Drop Inn after the race to grab your favorite wing flavors
Course Extras
- Water stop on course
- Optional sprinkler station to beat the July heat
- Start and finish under an oversized Old Glory proudly provided by the Derby Fire Department
Packet Pickup
Skip race-day chaos and grab your packet early. Packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day. Future you will thank you for not pinning a bib on 30 seconds before the start.
Proceeds from the Ambulance Driver 5K support the operations, training, and lifesaving equipment of Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps, proudly serving the community since 1948.
