Fairfield, CT - Faxon Law Fairfield Road Races are excited to introduce several new additions to the 2017 event! The two-day event features a 5K and NEW Lil’ Stags Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 24. The signature half marathon is Sunday, June 25. The Lil’ Stags Kids Fun Run kicks off at 9AM while the 5K and half marathon offer earlier start times to beat the heat at 8AM! The scenic half marathon course, traversing the shorelines of Fairfield, Southport & Westport, has been improved to include more scenery, bands & cheer groups.
The Fairfield Road Races are thrilled to have the support of Fairfield University who are sponsoring the Lil’ Stags Kids Fun Run and the Lucas Challenge. The university generously covers the cost of Kids Fun Run entry for Fairfield children! Children run through the same finish as 5K runners and will see their time as they finish. All kids receive a race t-shirt, finishers ribbon and same great refreshments as 5K participants. In addition, celebrating its second year, the Lucas Challenge requires participants to run both the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday. Those who take on the challenge receive a custom Lucas Challenge tech tee, Lucas Challenge medal, custom bib and a split Henkell Sparkling Wine.
In an effort to attract Connecticut’s top local runners, event organizers have added prize money for the 5K and updated prize money for the half marathon! Elites receive complimentary entry and must meet the race’s challenge standard. To qualify, elites must run under 18:00 (W) and 15:30 (M) for the 5K and 1:20 (W) and 1:10 (M) for the half marathon. If you or someone you know meets the above standards and would like to participate, please email Maggie@jbsports.com.
Participants can enjoy the ease of early packet pick-up on Friday, 6/23 & Saturday, 6/24 at the Regina A. Quick Center at Fairfield University. The races take place at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Both days offer beach parties following the races! All runners are invited to enjoy live music, vendors, loaves of bread, pizza, fruit, refreshments & awards ceremony. Participants are encouraged to register early! The event is limited to 4,000 entrants in the half marathon and 2,000 in the 5K. For event information or to register, visit www.fairfieldhalf.org or email Maggie@jbsports.com.
The event’s title sponsor is the Faxon Law Group and is hosted by the Fairfield Firefighters. Other sponsors include Fairfield University, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, O’Reilly Electric, Connecticut Post, OrthoFast, Dr. Michael Nocerino DDS, Fairfield Circle Inn, Hotel HI HO, Orange Theory Fitness and soundRUNNER, Connecticut Sports Massage Team, Generation UCAN, Select Physical Therapy, Wade’s Dairy, Seix Investment Advisors LLC, CKC Salon, Whole Foods Market, AMR, News 12, Star 99.9, 95.9 The Fox, Crystal Rock, Connecticut Tank Removal, The Boston Company, Blue Buffalo, Chabaso Bakery and Yasso.