Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Location
- 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, CT
- Distance
- Ambulance Driver 5K · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
🚑🏃♂️ 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 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!
• 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
Yes… it looks as cool as it sounds.
🎟️ 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ansonia 1 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Derby, CT
Population
12,359
as of 2023
Elevation
96 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Location
- 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, CT
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery?
- Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery is a running race held in Derby, Connecticut on July 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery?
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in Derby, Connecticut at 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery
Jul 15, 2026