From the Organizer
THIS FALL'S NEWEST SEACOAST RUN & WALK is on TAP!
JOIN US AT RIVA on the water in West Haven- famous for its dining, drinks and entertainment!
RIVAGIVESBACK will be hosting this event.
Join us before the sun sets and then stay for the after party. ALL abilities are encouraged to join us!
Run/walk mostly on the boardwalk, a very flat and scenic 3.11 miles, with lots of amenities.
The Course- A work in progress based on permits and WH Police approval. As soon as it's confirmed we will post the link. But it is guaranteed FLAT with at least one turnaround point. There will be one water table as well but it's always a good practice to carry your own on a hot summer evening. It will be well marked with volunteers on course & police.
THERE WILL BE A 250 PERSON LIMIT FOR OUR INAUGURAL EVENT
Event Schedule
Sept 12 Event Night
Parking - There are "lots" of it, just to the right of Riva. Enough for over 200 cars.
Our sincere thanks to the City & departments of West Haven. With their help we are able to present this event.
Safety protocols will be in place, and State/Town guidelines will be met.
With fixed costs & pre-payment of many items, we CANNOT REFUND any registration fees.
YES we ALWAYS need VOLUNTEERS. Please contact-
EVENT COORDINATION
Riva Runs The Boardwalk is being produced by Rivagivesback.
MS Running Productions - Marty Schaivone is the race director and coordinator of more than 35 races each year including
The Milford Hospital Mother's Day Run, Milford Moves for Veterans, Two Roads Shore to the Pour, the Stratford Turkey Trot,
Hot Oil 5K in Fairfield, the 36th Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in Fairfield County.
SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact-
Riva’s shoreline comes alive with music, laughter, and unforgettable nights. From acoustic sunsets to high-energy bands by the fire, our event lineup keeps the vibes flowing all season long. Grab a drink, gather your crew, and see what’s happening next on the coast.
Events
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
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Haven Tweed Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
55,147
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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87
Days to train
Coming Up
Acrisure Branford Road Race
7 miles away
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Less than a mile away
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3 miles away
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3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Riva Runs The Boardwalk 5k
Sep 12, 2026