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47th Anniversary of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race on Labor Day!

New Haven, CT: The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is excited to celebrate its 47th anniversary this Labor Day, Monday, September 2. We host a half marathon, relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire Kids Fun Run, and the signature 20K. The Faxon Law New Haven 20K will again host the USATF 20K National Championship. The 20k race expects to feature a number of U.S. Olympians and U.S. National Champions. This year marks the 33rd year a national championship event has been held in New Haven, making the race the longest consecutive USATF Championship race ever. With over 1,000 runners already registered, the race is expected to have over 5,000 participants. All races start and finish on the historic New Haven Green.

Post-race beer is locally brewed by East Rock Brewery, located about a mile from the start line, will be pouring beer on the Green!

Packet pickup is Friday-Sunday of Labor Day weekend, participants can pick up their bib and shirt at Corsair, a luxury apartment building located in New Haven’s East Rock neighborhood.

The event offers something for the whole family with the ACES Kids Fun Zone. Kids can enjoy clowns, outdoor games, local college & university mascots, and other fun outdoor activities on the New Haven Green.

2024 AVANGRID Green Initiative: The 2024 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race continues to reduce its carbon footprint! We have increased our efforts to go Green with additional changes being implemented. Our new initiatives to include using 100% recycled paper for all printed race material and packet pick-up bags, race shirts made from recycled materials, biodegradable cups and trash bags, eliminate the use of plastic water bottles, electric or low emission lead vehicles.

After the race, participants are encouraged to buy tickets for the BAR New Haven After Party. For just $14 for 21+ (under 21 must be accompanied by an adult), runners can sit back and relax from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at BAR New Haven. A ticket includes two slices of pizza and a beer for 21+. Tickets are limited.

The event is organized by JB Sports and a team of local volunteers who make up our Board of Directors. New Haven Road Race President, Michael Dolan states “We’ve been fortunate to continually grow and improve throughout our history. We are encouraged with participation levels so far this year, expecting nearly 5,000 people on Labor Day. The event’s success over the past 47 years reflects the support we receive from the City of New Haven, our sponsors and the local running community.”The New Haven Road Race would not be possible without the support of Faxon Law Group, title sponsor since 2007. Joel Faxon, founding partner at Faxon Law Group, said, “We are honored to again be title sponsor for this great event in the City of New Haven. The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is an experience our Firm and the Elm City community are extremely proud to host each year. Faxon Law Group is pleased to support the substantial and meaningful donations to local charities that promote the same mission as our Firm’s Community Builder concept—to empower, enrich and engage members of our community—bringing groups together for the greater good. It’s a legacy that we treasure on behalf of both our clients and our staff.”

The event’s major sponsors include Faxon Law Group, Avelo Airlines, McDermott Lexus, ACES, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Pebbles Toy Store and the City of New Haven. To learn more about the event or to register, visit www.newhavenroadrace.org.


Submitted by John Bysiewicz

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