Run For The Rock

THE BEST LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD RUN IN THE STATE. 

Join the Black Rock neighborhood residents as we celebrate 382 years at our annual Run for the Rock! 

We are getting ready for you to enjoy our wonderful neighborhood!

We love our traditional Black Rock Day weekend and you will too! 

                

Our registration limit for this event- 475 participants total in the 5K.

WE SOLD OUT THE LAST TWO YEARS AND COULD NOT ALLOW ANY RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS

DON'T DELAY- REGISTER NOW! NO KIDDING.

 

ABSOLUTELY NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION If sold out.

We have online registrations only (bring your phone! no cash payments) up to 5 minutes prior to the start.

 

Your entry fee includes our coveted BLACK ROCK Shirt (pickup available the two days before the race and event morning).

There is no delivery if you miss the race so please have someone pick it up for you.

 

Black Rock’s history spans nearly four centuries beginning as a colonial settlement.

With its unique location, it played a pivotal role in the War for Independence. Black Rock then became 

a major trading and shipbuilding center for CT.  In the last fifty years, it has transitioned into a thriving

community linked to the growth of Bridgeport. Once an important industrial center, it has developed into

a vibrant and close-knit community uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century. 

 

EARLY BIRD EVENT FEES till 3/31 

$35 -  19 yrs old & over -   Online cc fee paid by the race!

$25 -  18 yrs old & under- Online cc fee paid by the race!              

           Fees increase 4/1 to $38/$28   

           Fees increase 6/8 to $40/$30

FREE Kids fun run-  1/10 mile from the 3 mile point to the finish.

                                   8 Yrs & under only please.

 

SCHEDULE

Feb   6   Registration opens 

April 1   Fee increase (no April foolin') 

June 8   Fee increase

May  26    T-shirt size guarantee ends, then- as available

T-shirt size may not be available with late reg & we could run out. 

 

EARLY T-shirt/bib pick up: Get this done & avoid race day stress!

Friday June 12 from NOON - 4pm at MARATHON SPORTS 1596Post Rd. Fairfield. 

Special store discounts (20%) with pickup! 15% after that through June only with your bib.

Saturday June 13 from 12:00 - 2:00pm at PORT 5 CLUB

                                            69 Brewster street. Bpt 06605

Small set of stairs towards the flag pole, this is the main entrance. 

Please stay & have a cocktail or lunch on the patio- enjoy the views of Black Rock Lighthouse & harbor

 

Yes you can pick for others- we encourage it! PLEASE try to avoid the race day rush.

 

Sunday, June 8 at the Norden Club - 4 Seabright Ave Bridgeport

7:30am-8:55am Shirt & bib pickup

Online reg only IF NOT SOLD OUT.  NO paper/cash in-person registration.

ONLINE/phone/device only on-site. Our cutoff is 475 for the 5k.

 

8:45 Free kids run, last 1/10 mile of the course to the finish line.

                  For ages 8 & under only 

                      Parents/guardians can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama.

                      Directed by Donna Cramond- Queen Bee of kids runs

 

9:00  START 5K Race/walk computer chip timed

9:15  snacks, fluids, followed by awards when results are posted.

 

MARATHON SPORTS of FAIRFIELD - OUR AWARDS PARTNER.

        GIFT CARDS to 5k - 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) overall m&f

Age Group Awards - presented in total ‘all at once’ for each age group, not individually.

They may also be available earlier if corrected results are available from our timer. 

 

 
Special medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each division 

9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+  

You must be present for your award or have someone take it for you- they will not be mailed.

Leftovers will be available at Marathon Sports until June 30.

COURSE MAP link  https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7214408  
Course highlights- great water views, 90% flat (OK, there is one hill @ 2.2mi), quiet roads,

 

At Least one WATER TABLE ON COURSE but BE PREPARED- hydrate before & carry your own fluids if needed. 

 

With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items, this means we CAN NOT REFUND any registration fees.

Whether we are live or need to go virtual our charity commitment will be maintained. We appreciate your support with us.
 
IMPORTANT DETAIL- There will be a 450 person limit for this 5k event.

We need 200 people to break even with our fixed costs! We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to the charity.

 We use a BIB chip-timed system with Last Mile Racing

The bib must be pinned on the front area of your clothing- NOT on the BACK.

 

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE, TAKE NOR EXCHANGE A BIB WITH ANYONE.

It WILL affect ALL results AND delay emergency services if required.

We CAN switch bibs for you BEFORE the start! Just ask us.

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR A SAFE & SMOOTH START- If you are truly at a speedy running level

(6-7min pace per mile or under) we urge you to be at the FRONT of the start and ready to go at 9 am.

This will avoid crowding on the course and help everyone to run more safely. Thanks!

 

ON THE COURSE- We ask you to stay safe, announce if you are passing from behind, and not to run in groups.

PLEASE DO NOT USE EARPODS, HEADPHONES, etc., which will keep you from responding to safety instructions,

traffic, emergency situations, and the wonderful sounds from our neighborhood and cheering fans!

 

PLEASE BE AWARE OF EACHOTHER'S PERSONAL SPACE- STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.

We will follow all state and city guidelines as it pertains to outdoor events.

 

RACE DIRECTOR - Marty Schaivone has 36 years of experience managing over 30 running events each year which help

to raise over $250,000 for local charities. For more information & other event details- msrunningproductions@yahoo.com