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The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Date
September 27, 2026
Distance
5k Run · 3k Walk · Kids' Fun Run & more
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From the Organizer

Last year, our incredible participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 to Fairfield County local non profit organizations.

Registration Includes:
✔️ The 39th Annual BTCC T-shirt
✔️ A heavy goodie bag filled with treats and gifts from local and sustainable partners
✔️ A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race! (Must be present to win)

🏅 Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).

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Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.

Events

5k Run10 AMRegister →
3k Walk10:10 AMRegister →
Kids' Fun Run9 AMRegister →
Virtual Adult Run/Walk9 AMRegister →

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

72°

Typical Low

56°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 6:44 PMDaylight 11h 57m

Host City

About Southport, CT

Nearest Airport

HVN

Tweed New Haven Airport · 22 mi

Major Hub

LGA

LaGuardia Airport · 40 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Date
September 27, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge?
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is a running race held in Southport, Connecticut on September 27, 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 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge?
Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Southport, Connecticut at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Southport, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Sep 27, 2026

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