The Jeet Patel Memorial 5k

Start your Father's Day with the Branford Road Race!

5 Mile certified course passes through many of Branford's scenic beaches, parks, and residential neighborhoods. Families can also enjoy the 2-Mile Health Walk and 1-Mile Mark Gilhuly Family Fun Run.

The event traditionally draws a crowd of over 5,000 runners, walkers, spectators, and volunteers. Participants enjoy t-shirts, refreshments, food, vendors, kids activities, and much more! The Branford Road Race is a great event for the whole family!

Place:

East Shore Park

350 Woodward Ave

New Haven, CT 06512

Description:

Please join us for the 5th Original East Shore 5k Run and 5k Walk on July 5th, 2026. This event is open to the public and all runners whether you are a seasoned runner or first time runner or walker.

Proceeds from the 2026 East Shore 5K will help benefit "Our Nations Promise" who are committed to the American heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice and never returned home. Our Nations Promise pledges to seek answers for the families that deserve closure & A Promise to Remember ~ A Mission to Recover. "Our Nations Promise" is committed to expanding its impact in pursuit of our nations sacred promise: TO NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN HERO BEHIND!

Event Information:

There will be Division Metals for all age groups, Cash award for Top Male & Female Run- ners, 1st Place and 2nd Place. All participants that register for East Shore 5k will be eligible for free cash drawing (entry card received at event). There is also a Group/Team cash award for teams of 5 participants or more per team.

Course Information:

The East Shore 5K Run/Walk is a scenic Couse which runs alongside the New Haven water front offering beautiful views on a flat path making it enjoyable for seasoned and begin- ners participants.

Water stations long path are available for your hydration and to energize you through the race. The course is well marked and manned by volunteers to guide your run/walk smoothly. This course is perfect for all level runners.

Come and participate for a fun, safe, and meaningful event and "Run For a Hero"

Registration opens 8:30 am raceday down near the pickleball courts, last right hand turn on Woodward Ave before you get to Coast Guard Station

NO REFUNDS BUT CAN TRANSFER A REGISRATION

Run/Walk To Save a Life is in honor of Christopher Andreozzi who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023.

Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High School, Trinity College, and Yale University. Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge. He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc.

All donations to the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc. go directly toward furthering the Foundation’s mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christoper. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmias while equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to cardiac emergencies. Through CPR education, training and the placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), the Foundation empowers people to act confidently when every second counts.

In addition to its direct initiatives, the CJA Charitable Foundation proudly supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Foundation also sponsors academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing, investing in the education of future healthcare leaders in Christopher’s memory.

Together, we can raise awareness, expand education, strengthen communities, and create a lasting impact in both the medical and academic fields — ultimately saving lives.