HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Stratford, CT, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
From the Organizer
7/9 Registration opens- see increases above
9/9 Guaranteed shirt size (or other swag) ends, after that 'as available'
9/19 Early pickup (TBD if pre reg is over 150. If not then just race day)
9/20 8:00am Start pickup
9:10am Kids Run warmup followed by our FREE kids sprint
Directed by the Kids Queen Donna Cramond.
9:30am START 5k run, walk, saunter- all abilities welcome
Snacks, fluids, awards to follow- then into the Little Pub!
Brought to you by the same creative minds that started the ‘Happy HalloWINE’ 5K,
Miles for Margaritas, the Surfin Santa and many other unique entities!
Marty Schaivone Race Director
Doug Grabe Little Pub Owner
Jim Gerweck Timer (sometimes)
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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HALF WAY TO ST. PATS DAY 5K
Sep 20, 2026