Stratford, Connecticut · Saturday, October 3, 2026
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🚑🏃♂️ Welcome back to the mean streets and hills of Derby!
Join Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps for the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K — a summer evening run packed with great swag, good friends, wings, and community pride.
📅 Race Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
📍 Location
BADSONS BREWERY
251 Roosevelt Dr
Derby, Connecticut
🔥 Why Run This Race?
Because where else can you run a 5K, earn a medal, eat wings, drink a beer, and support EMS and rescue services — all in one night?
🎽 What You Get With Registration
• Short-sleeve technical race shirt (register early to guarantee your shirt)
• 🏅 Finisher medal
• 🎁 Goodie bag packed with swag
• 💪 Bragging rights for surviving the Derby hills
🏆 Awards
• Overall top first responder
• Top first responder by division
• 🆕 New for 2026: Age group awards
👟 Kids Fun Run – Returning for 2026
Back by popular demand!
• 1/2 mile down-and-back course
• Open to runners 12 and under
• 🚒 Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2
• 🏅 All finishers receive a medal and a fire safety swag bag
Post-Race Fun (Because You Earned It)
• 🍺 Runners 21+ receive one free draft beer from BADSONS Brewery
• 🍗 The first 250 registered runners receive 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn
• 🎉 Official after-party at BADSONS Brewery
• 🔥 Swing by the Dew Drop Inn after the race to grab your favorite wing flavors
Course Extras
• 🚰 Water stop on course
• 💦 Optional sprinkler station to beat the July heat
• 🇺🇸 Start and finish under an oversized Old Glory proudly provided by the Derby Fire Department
Yes… it looks as cool as it sounds.
🎟️ Packet Pickup
Skip race-day chaos and grab your packet early.
📆 Packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day.
Future you will thank you for not pinning a bib on 30 seconds before the start 😅
Proceeds from the Ambulance Driver 5K support the operations, training, and lifesaving equipment of Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps, proudly serving the community since 1948.
USATF 5K Course
STERLING DOWN & DIRTY 5K
OBSTACLE RUN
STRATFORD'S DIRTIEST DAY AT THE BEACH!
The Sterling Down & Dirty 5K is a one of a kind obstacle based Fun Run!
Perfect for all fitness levels, this annual family-friendly course is an exciting challenge for all runners - experts and beginners alike! Race your way through our 18+ obstacles or just have fun with it. There is a little bit of FUN and a whole lot of DIRTY for everyone.
Best of all you are in it to win it for Sterling Community Center.
Proceeds will benefit Sterling Food Pantry, Youth Development & Youth Programs.
REGISTER EARLY FOR THE LOWEST RATE!
REGISTER A GROUP OF 4 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS AND RECEIVE $5 OFF/PP*
Early Bird Rate: May 24 - August 14, 2026
ADULT: Ages 21 and up - $50
YOUTH: Ages 8-20 yrs old - $35
Regular Rate: August 15 - September 11, 2026
ADULT: Ages 21 and up - $60
YOUTH: Ages 8-20 yrs old - $45
Online Registration closes at 12pm, Friday, September 11th
Day Of/Walk-In Rate: September 12, 2026
ADULT: Ages 21 and up - $70
YOUTH: Ages 8-20 yrs old - $55
Day of/walk-ins will be accommodated, however we strongly encourage you to register ahead of time to ensure you can join requested wave time.
*You must register all participant names in one order by clicking 'Add Another Registrant' for each person. All 4 names must be entered prior to checking out. This ticket includes your run, race shirt and finisher's medals.