Running for Water for Africa 5K

Welcome to the Milford Rotary, Run in the Park, 5K - a Trail Run/Walk/Hike.

Enjoy this adventure, with the whole family (including your dog), or a team, in Milford's beautiful Eisenhower Park and help support the Milford Rotary and Beth-El Center for the homeless!

The Milford Rotary raises money for the local community, people in need and college scholarships.

The course is a High School Cross Country course and is for all abilities of runners, walkers and hikers. Mostly flat, some rolling hills and scenic! The course starts and finishes in Eisenhower Park. You can run fast, or slow or walk, comfortably, at any pace. Enjoy!

T-Shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 adults.

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.