Today I completed my first ever half marathon and it was great! I may not ever be able to complete a whole marathon but a half still pushes you. My friend has done full and halves but was impressed by the organization. There were a few hills but running alongside beautiful houses, seeing the view of the bay and having so many residents cheer you on I can see it could be infectious.
My time wasn't too shabby at 2hours and 10 minutes and boy it was hot but lots of people were at hand to provide water and energy drinks. The last mile was HELL. My friend Neil kept me going with music and my stubborn, determined nature.
Bravo to the organizers and all the bands who played along the way (we counted 5 different groups) The fireman who kept us cool and everyone else for encouraging us to finish.
Next year for sure and maybe a Fall run too! http://www.fairfieldhalf.org
Event Leadership
The Fairfield Road Races are a volunteer-driven, community event lead by Retired Fire Department Captain Steve Lobdell. John Bysiewicz is the Event Coordinator. The Fairfield Firefighters have been the dedicated hosts since the inception. The operating entity for the Fairfield Road Races is The Fairfield Half Marathon, Inc., a federal not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, ID #06-1226507.
Supporting Organizations
- American Medical Response
- Community Emergency Response Team
- Fairfield Beach Resident Association
- Fairfield Boy Scouts
- Fairfield Fire Department
- Fairfield Fire Fighters Association–Local 1426
- Fairfield Girl Scouts
- Fairfield Police Department
- Fairfield Police Explorers
- Fairfield Prep Cross Country Team
- Fairfield Public Works Department
- Fairfield Recreation Department
- Fairfield Beach Resident Association
- Fairfield YMCA
- F.O.P. Lodge #29
- Ludlowe Girls Varsity Soccer
- Southport Volunteer Fire Department
- Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department
- Town of Fairfield
- Town of Westport
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Westport Police Department
- Westport Fire Department