YOUR BEST CHANCE FOR ROMANCE 3 Mile Run, or walk.

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 5k!

We are back and ready for you to enjoy our wonderful neighborhood!

We love our traditional Black Rock Day weekend and are very

happy to be able to host it again.

Our registration limit for this event- 450 participants.

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 accept 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 - 3pm 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

First set of stairs, double doors, from parking lot.

Stick around- THEY ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH & More! YUM!!

(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.

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 WILL BE GIVEN 5k CHAMPIONS

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.

Overall M & F & NB champions receive special gift card prizes

from MARATHON SPORTS in Fairfield.

Marathon Sports gift cards to 1st place in each division (from 19 & up)

2nd & 3rd M & F age group medals 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.

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 under any conditions 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 35 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- [email protected]

The MILFORD BANK and the MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS event committee are excited to have you join us for our annual event! We look forward to seeing you again at our safe run & walk!

THE MILFORD BANK presents

11th Annual MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS

5K Run / Walk on Sunday, June 28, 2026

OUR RACE WEEKEND IS A WEEK AFTER FATHERS DAY!

We appreciate all of you who made it to our family-friendly event in the past.

Join us for a great fundraiser honoring our local Veterans & organizations that serve them.

All proceeds raised will be donated to Milford's Veterans groups: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA).

Please consider a donation of any amount to help our veterans in Milford.

We encourage all abilities to join us. You’ll love our course!

This event will be held in compliance with State of CT, city and health department guidelines.

• The 5k Run/Walk is bib chip-timed from the start & finish- you receive your ‘net’ time from ‘Last Mile Racing’

• All runners & walkers completing the entire 5k are eligible for prizes based on their time.

• Plenty of parking in nearby lots, at The Milford Bank on the green, and the parking lots behind Colony Grill

• There is no parking allowed on the 5k course

• A free Kids, safe “Run For The Flag” Fun Run- a non-competitive, 200-yard scamper for kids 10 and younger only - weather permitting. All kids receive a flag and medal at the finish.

• A special swag giveaway is guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.

• We will give out the “Most Patriotic Award” which could be identified at the start. So be prepared! Show off your stars and stripes!

REGISTRATION INFO-

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 350 people, so sign up before it’s too late! Don’t get shut out.

Online registration officially closes once we are full but will be open on Race Day if there is room.

There is NO PAPER REG/cash taken ON RACE DAY - all must be done online.

ONLINE REGISTRATION- includes shirt/swag & timing bib

Feb 3 - March 31 $33 age 19 & over; $22 age 18 & under

April 1 - June 20 $35 / $22

June 21 - June 28 $38 / $22

U.S. MILITARY and VETERANS are FREE unless we are sold out.

Military info required at checkout.

OUR SHORT DISTANCE KIDS RUN - FREE! Recommended for ages 10 & under

GIVEAWAY - A great short sleeve commemorative t-shirt with size guaranteed to pre-reg

by June 14. After that sizes/quantities “as available” and we could run out.

Later registration may result in a slightly different shirt than the on time pre-reg.

5k COURSE - https://onthegomap.com/s/pi3v9tb0

great water views, 90% flat, quiet roads, water table.

EVENT SCHEDULE

PICKUP DAYS -

FRIDAY June 26 from 3pm-5pm at the MILFORD BANK, 33 Broad St.

SATURDAY June 27- 9am - 11 am Bib Pick-up & swag.

The Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford CT

Late registration online only - see fees above

SUNDAY June 28 - 7:30 am - 9:00am Bib Pick-up & swag

Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig St., Milford CT

Late Reg online only $38/$22

8:40 am Kids “Run For The Flag” FREE fun run

9:00 am 5K Run/Walk start

9:30 am Post event snacks, fluids & water,

1st place champion awards ceremony at Lisman Landing pavilion to follow

SPECIAL WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY GIFT CARDS to Top M, F & Nb Champions

WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY. 1st place age group GC AWARDS to all 19 & older groups.

Medals- to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all age groups & kids 18 & under.

Age groups: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (+ 80’s if prereg'd)

PLEASE NOTE- ALL 'age group' awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be given out ONLY at the finish line tent as soon as results are official.

There is NOT a ceremony or announcing for these awards.

WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY IS OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL

PARTICIPANTS WHO BRING IN THEIR BIB BY JULY 31ST!

SHIRTS ARE ALSO FOR SALE TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR VETERANS.

Purchase by 6/14 https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CT/Milford/MilfordMovesforVeterans5K $15!

With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items, this means we CANNOT under any conditions REFUND any registration fees (however, we can issue a credit to be allowed toward our 2026 event). Whether we are live or virtual our commitment to our Veterans will be maintained. We hope you can support this commitment and join us.

IMPORTANT DETAIL- There will be a 350 person limit for this 5k event. We need 200 people just to cover our fixed costs!

We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to the Milford Veterans.

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR A SAFE START- If you are truly at a speedy running level (6-7min pace per mile or under) we urge you to be

at the start early and ready to go at 9 am. This will avoid crowding on the course and help everyone to run more safely.

ON THE COURSE- We ask you to stay safe, run on the left side of the road or as indicated.

PLEASE be aware that roads are open and police may be on duty.

EVENT COORDINATION

The Milford Bank is proud to have a great team on their event board of directors. Lead by President of the MB, Jorge Santiago, along with Celeste Lohrenz, Shiela Daniel, Lynn Berube, and COO Peter Berube (also a Navy veteran) - we are excited to have you return for our salute to Milford Veterans.

Marty Schaivone is the race director and coordinator of more than 30 races in CT, including other events in town (Milford Hospital Mothers Day 5K) Colony Grill Hot Oil Run & Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in Fairfield County. MS Running Productions-available for event consulting & directing. Contact Marty at [email protected]

SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact Celeste Logrenz at [email protected]

The Milford Bank, Member FDIC

The Milford Road Runners are excited for the return to Tribus Beer Co for the 2026 Independence Day 5K!!

The race will be held on July 4th, 2026 at 9:30am and there’s no better way to spend your holiday than by running a 5K and celebration afterparty! All participants will receive a custom shirt, free food, and a free beer (age 21+). The race has a 500 participant limit. This is a family-friendly event and runners/walkers of all ages are welcome to sign up.

Register by May 31, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size.

Thank you all for your support of our past events and charity causes. We are preparing for another record breaking crowd for 2026!

Presented by Moneco Advisors - all proceeds will be donated to the Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund & The Fairfield Police Foundation. You can run (3.1 miles) or walk (.8 mile) course.

2ND ANNUAL SOCK IT TO SUMMER DRIVE!

Bring New White Socks • Spread Comfort • Lift Up Our Neighbors

Help Us Sock It to Insecurity

We’re inviting all attendees to bring NEW white socks to donate at the event.

Why socks? They're the #1 most requested item by shelters and community support programs and a simple, powerful way to offer comfort and empowerment to our neighbors in need.

All sock donations will benefit Nourish Bridgeport (nOURish BPT), a nonprofit creating long-term solutions for food and resource insecurity in our community.

Drop-Off Locations for Sock Donations

You can donate new white socks at any of the following locations:

• Moneco Advisors

2150 Post Road, Fairfield, CT

• Bib Pick-Up at Marathon Sports (dates/times below)

• Race Day Drop-Off

At the Moneco Advisors Tent at the Fairfield Police Sunset 5K

About Nourish Bridgeport:

Nourish Bridgeport is a community-powered organization that goes beyond food to provide compassion, stability, and support.

Here’s how they’re transforming lives weekly:

The Super Food Pantry & Baby Center:Distributing groceries and essentials to over 3,000 neighbors weekly, including support for 400+ babies monthly.

Feel the Warmth Supper:

Delivering hot, nutritious meals and fresh produce to 250+ people every Thursday, bringing the community together around the table.

Connecticut’s First Nonprofit Indoor Hydroponic Farm:Growing fresh, pesticide-free produce to fight food deserts and supply schools and pantries across the region.

Neighbors, Not Strangers

When we refer to those facing hardship as neighbors, we honor their worth and affirm our shared humanity. Every pair of socks you donate says: “You belong. You matter.”

Be Part of Something Bigger

Run. Walk. Donate. Celebrate.

Let’s Sock It to Summer - Together.

Get ready for the best night of the summer!

This year we will be raising the bar once again and will accept over 1000 runners & walkers.

We invite all abilities to run our 3.1 mile scenic & flat course or walk our .8 mile course, that we have designed for you.

Starting and ending at Jennings Beach, this summer spectacular will include t-shirts, food truck rodeo, treats for the kiddos, fluids and adult libations for those of age.

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS IF WE SELL OUT (and we do expect to sell out!)

IMPORTANT DETAILS - The 5K distance is a computer chip timed event. You may run or walk in this event but must complete the entire distance or be disqualified.

The .8 mile walk IS NOT timed - there are no awards for this event. It starts at the same time & location as the 5K but is a different course after the first half-mile of the 5K.

All 5K and 8/10 mile participants receive the same shirts and amenities.

$35 ALL AGES in the 5K for the first 200 registered

$40 ALL AGES in the 5K- registrants from 201 - 600

$45 ALL AGES in the 5K- registrants from 601 - 1000

and on race day IF NOT SOLD OUT

$35 flat fee, ALL AGES in the 8/10 mile untimed walk.

This walk fee remains $35 through 7/16.

$20 Food truck ticket FOR NONREGISTERED only. Spectators, friends, & family will need to pay for this ticket to access any food and fluids. Must be done by 6 pm on July 15th

Pre-Registered (PAID) participants in the 5K & one-mile walk DO NOT NEED TO BUY A FOOD TICKET - it’s included in your fee!

Calendar

March 8 - Registration opens

June 12 - Shirt size guarantee ends (after that only "As Available" - and we could run out)

July 13 - 3-7 pm Early bib/shirt pickup at Marathon Sports, Post Rd in Fairfield

July 14 - 11:30am-1pm AND 3-6pm Early bib/shirt pickup at Marathon Sports

July 15 - 4:45pm - 6:15 pm bib/shirt pickup - Located at the Registration Tent at Jennings Beach

6:20pm - Introduction & National Anthem and Team Triumph start

6:30pm - START of timed 5k distance and .8 mile untimed walk

6:35pm - Food trucks open, water, fluids & a variety of adult beverages (21 & over only, ID REQUIRED) & entertainment. Male and Female Champions will be introduced ASAP after finishing.

7:00pm - First Place men's and women's will be recognized and awarded prizes at the Star 99.9 tent. All other 5K Marathon Sports age group awards distribution from the finish line area only-

Anyone missing this distribution can pick up their award at Marathon Sports/SR in Fairfield, later in the week and beyond.

Shirt size choices will not be guaranteed after June 12th- after that only sizes ‘as available’ will remain - and we may run out.

The Jennings Beach area is scenic, quiet, and surrounded by a welcoming neighborhood of supporters. There will be ample parking in the Jennings Beach parking lot. We want to thank the neighbors and friends in the area for their support and patience while we host this fundraising event. All runners & walkers, please be courteous & thank them for welcoming us all into their neighborhood.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at Jennings Beach for RACE/WALK participants will NOT REQUIRE A BEACH STICKER FOR NON RESIDENTS.

Our 5k and 8/10 mile walk events will both start at 6:30 pm giving you a full 2 hours before sunset AND another half hour of wonderful twilight!

The 5k Run (or you can walk) will be computer CHIP timed.

5k Awards are based on ‘net time’ which starts when YOU cross the start, not at the horn. If you plan to try to win an award you need to be as close to the start line as possible.

MARATHON SPORTS 5K AWARDS

First place trophies and $25 MARATHON SPORTS Gift Cards to the 5K overall male & female champions.

Marathon Sports gift card awards ($15/$10/$5) to top 3 in age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, & 10-year groups to 80+

Anyone missing this can pick up their award at Marathon Sports in Fairfield, from July 19 through the month.

There are NO awards for the .8 mile walk- it is non-competitive.

REMINDER- paid participants in the 5k event and .8 mile events are welcome to enjoy our post-event food and fluids - it’s included in your registration fee.

We ask any family or friends not to take items that are for our paid participants. They can buy a $20.00 food ticket and join us. Thank you.

COSTS- With fixed costs and prepayment of many items, we CAN NOT under any conditions REFUND any registration fees. Our commitment to our charity partners will be maintained. We hope you can support this commitment and join us.

IF YOU CANNOT ENJOY OUR EVENT YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AND SWAG ON 7/13 & 7/14 at Marathon Sports. Or you can ask a friend to pickup for you.

DONATION DETAIL -There is a 1000-person limit for this 5k event (BUT OUR DONATION BUTTON ALWAYS REMAINS OPEN).

We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to our charity partners. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.

MODIFICATIONS FOR A SAFE START- We will be using a chip-timed, "open start" format which has been successfully used in various races around the state. We will start our full field of 1000 all at once.

YOUR ‘CHIP TIME’ STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE. If you are more comfortable starting a distance behind the “group” your 5K course time will start only when you cross the line. AWARDS ARE BASED ON NET/CHIP TIME.

PLEASE PREPARE FOR A SAFE START- If you are truly at a speedier running level (6-7min pace per mile or under), we urge you to be at the start early and ready to go at 6:30 pm. This will avoid crowding on the course and help everyone to run more safely. Thanks!

NEW COURSE MAPS

Starting on Fairfield Beach Rd and ending in the Jennings Beach parking lot. This is subject to some slight modification once certified. https://onthegomap.com/s/dpddvv64

Our new, altered to 8/10mi (untimed) course map-

Both events start together - our courses had to be modified due to our new venue and road availability.

AWARDS DISTRIBUTION THIS YEAR-

ONLY THE FIRST PLACE male & female champions and first place police division, will be asked to be part of the awards ceremony.

ALL Marathon Sports AGE GROUP AWARDS will be distributed at the Finish Line table near the computer timer. You must pick it up there.

If you leave early the awards will be available for pickup at Marathon Sports in Fairfield starting 7/16.

No awards will be mailed.

All finishing times will be available online ‘in the cloud’ & posted when available on-site, after the completion of the event. You can also opt-in to receive your results by text.

TERRIFIC PICTURES FROM THE PAST:

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Moneco Advisors (www.monecoadvisors.com), based in Fairfield, CT with offices in New Jersey, New Canaan, Hamden, Wallingford, Glastonbury, Harrison, NY and Pittsfield, MA, was founded in 1980, at a time when transactions ruled, and clients’ best interests were often lost in the shuffle. Since its inception, the team at MONECO always felt that clients deserved more. The firm was built to provide a truly client centric approach: In-depth financial planning that puts each client’s needs, priorities and goals at the center of its relationships.The firm strives to use its diverse experience, resources and a deep understanding of today’s financial planning topics to help give clients confidence, knowing that their financial future is in good hands and on track.

The Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund was started in 2014. Scholarships are awarded to the children of Fairfield Officers as well as students at both public high schools. In addition, scholarships will be offered at Fairfield Prep, Notre Dame, Fairfield Ludlowe & Fairfield Warde in the honor of the late Judge Dan Caruso. Please visit www.fpdcops.com/scholarship for more information.

Fairfield Police Foundation CT was founded in 2021. The mission of the foundation is to raise and distribute funds to the Fairfield Police Department for equipment, wellness and training that typically is outside of the municipal budget, as well as costs associated with Officer Wellness. In addition, the foundation supports the town’s K-9 Unit and the care and costs of the dogs that make it up. To learn more or get involved please visit https://fpdct.com/foundation/.

Deputy Chief Keith Broderick (ret) is the Event Coordinator & Police Liaison. Eric Johnson, Managing Partner, at Moneco Advisors, is our Co-Coordinator & Title Sponsor.

YES, WE ARE RUNNING AND WALKING IN ANY WEATHER unless it is lightning - then we will delay it until the police say OK. Please don't email on race day because we likely won’t see it. We can't postpone to another date and we can't refund. But WE CAN HAVE FUN and enjoy the food trucks, adult hydration and 1000 friends who understand that weather reports are wrong more than half the time!