THE LITTLE O’PUB 5K

Join Us for the 5K Walk/Run to Support Amputees During Amputee Awareness Month

Join us on April 25, 2026 for an unforgettable 5K at Seaside Park! Set along the beautiful waterfront in Bridgeport, this scenic course offers breathtaking view, fresh ocean air, and a flat, runner-friendly route perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends or supporting a meaningful cause, this event brings the whole community together for a powerful morning of movement and purpose. Lace up your sneakers and be part of something inspiring.

How You Can Help:

Participate in the 5K walk/run

Donate to support amputees and their families

Spread the word to raise awareness

Every step we take together helps someone rebuild their life after amputation. Let’s come together to make a difference!

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Join us Sunday May 3rd, for our 6th edition-

Little Pub's Miles for Margaritas 5k

WE ABSOLUTELY SOLD OUT EARLY IN '25!

Our town permit is based on parking, narrow streets, and our margarita bags.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND YOUR SUPPORT.

You can run or walk the "chip timed" 3.11 mile/5k event OR walk/saunter the

UNTIMED Margarita Mile option. All abilities are welcome.

EVERYONE 21 & over is eligible for a terrific margarita after their finish.

(N/a margaritas, other N/a fluids & soft drinks also available).

NOTE START TIME @ 9:00 am

Both courses are along the scenic seaside neighborhood of Lordship, in Stratford.

All participants in both events will receive the same 'swag' of t-shirt and more.

The 5k timed distance participants are eligible for awards & prizes (see below).

The untimed walk does not include any awards.

This event follows all state guidelines and health department mandates.

WE WILL LIMIT THIS TO 250 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS- DON'T WAIT!

EVENT INFORMATION

The 5k Run/Walk is a bib, chip-timed event. You will receive your ‘net’ time.

A specially designed T-Shirt size will be guaranteed to entrants registered by midnight April 19.

After that it's "as available" so don't delay!

Snacks, fruit, refreshments and fluids after you are done.

MARGARITAS for ages 21 and above only. ID NEEDED!

We will also be serving the award winning Athletic Brew, non alcoholic craft brew.

Parking is available in both lots of the Little Pub, along Washington Pkwy, side streets and along the seawall.

PLEASE arrive early and try to carpool. This residential area along the seawall fills up early with non-event cars.

AWARDS- LITTLE PUB GIFT CARDS!!

First place M & F champions in the 5K receive $25 gift cards of each.

First place age group awards 19 & over receive LITTLE PUB $10 GIFT CARDS.

18 & under receive medals.

2nd & 3rd place age group receive medals

Age groups- 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

SPECIAL AWARDS- will be added here as they get donated

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 250 people!

Sign up now, before it’s too late. Don't get shut out!

Online registration closes once we are full. NO Race Day reg if we are full.

NO PAPER, IN PERSON REG - all reg. online- even on May 3rd if we are not sold out.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES

Feb 21- April 5 $35 for ALL ages - 5k TIMED EVENT we are sold out.

$27 all ages - one mile untimed walk only

April 6 - April 26 $38 FOR THE 5K we are sold out.

$32 FOR THE ONE MILE WALK

April 27 - May 3 $40 / $35 if we are not sold out.

COURSE DETAILS great water views, 95.6% flat, and quiet roads. The course is a measured 5k (3.11 mi)

MAP LINK https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888

Roads are OPEN - you'll need to run/walk safely ON THE LEFT, FACING TRAFFIC and be aware at all times

THERE MAY NOT BE A WATER TABLE ON THE COURSE. Carry your own fluids if needed.

*PLEASE DO NOT use ear-pods of any type so you can hear any warnings & instructions on the road.

EVENT SCHEDULE

APRIL 19 Registration deadline for guaranteed shirt size. After that 'as available' - we could run out

SATURDAY May 2 8:30-11am sharp! BIB & SWAG pickup at Little Pub

Not a minute before nor after. We are outside if nice, inside if not.

Pickup in the lot on Washington Parkway across the street from the Little Pub.

SUNDAY May 3 7:30- 8:59 am Bib & swag pickup at the lot across the street from the Little Pub.

SHINE OR RAIN !

8:40 am FREE Kids Fun Run Directed by Donna Cramond! (9 & younger only please)

9:00 am START 5K RUN & 1 mile WALK

9:15 am Post-event snacks & bottled water, AND MARGARITAS (21 and over only)

9:45 am Awards will be distributed

CHARITY PARTNER - Proceeds will benefit THE STRATFORD YMCA

SAFETY MODIFICATIONS

Thanks to the many Departments of Stratford we will be able to present this outdoor event.

Safe distances and safety protocols will be in place, and State/Town guidelines will be met.

With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items it means we CANNOT REFUND any registration fees.

Whether we are live or virtual our commitment to our charity will be maintained.

We hope you can support this commitment and join us.

RACE DATA- We will be using a chip-timed start FOR THE 5k EVENT ONLY.

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 the front 8:55 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 and run /walk on the left side, facing traffic for safety, and not run in groups.

THE ONE MILE WALK ONLY is an UNTIMED EVENT- We ask you to keep a safe distance and

please let any runners pass safely by staying to the left side of the roads on this course as much as possible.

EVENT COORDINATION

The Little Pub is proud to have a great team lead by owner Doug Grabe & Jillian Bass & staff.

We are excited to have you join us for our fifth year of fun!.

MS Running Productions - Marty Schaivone is the race director and coordinator of more than 35 races, including six from the Little Pub-

Little O'Pub 5k, the Surfin' Santa, Holiday Toy Run - and others in Stratford- Two Roads Shore to the Pour, the Turkey Trot,

the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge & Hot Oil 5K in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in

Fairfield County. MS Running Productions is available for event consulting & directing.

Contact Marty at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com

SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact Jillian & Doug info@LITTLEPUB.COM

For over thirty years the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus has hosted a Mother's Day Run and Walk to promote wellness and health. All abilities are invited to join us as we celebrate this special day! Proceeds from this year’s Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk will support programs and patients of Bridgeport Hospital's Milford Campus.

Important to note: THIS YEAR WE ARE LIMITING OUR PARTICIPANT NUMBER TO 650.

Please consider registering early - we were close to sold out last year. We do not want to compromise your safety and have limited space.Once registration is closed, it will NOT be reopened. Thank you for understanding.

EVENTS:

• Our 5K chip timed Run (or walk) and 3k Fitness Walk (untimed) both begin and ends at the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital.

• You must RUN or WALK the entire 5K if you want to be computer timed and eligible for awards.

• Our 3K walk (1.8mi) is not timed.

• Our FREE, 1/10 mi Kids Fun Run is prior to the start of the 5K. All kids 5th grade (10 years) and under can enter this non-competitive (no awards) fun run.

We encourage all levels of participants for all of our events. Join us for a great start to Mother's Day!

RACE/WALK FEES:

Dates: Adult 19 and over: Youth 18 and under: (note credit card charges shown above)

2/14-2/28 $35 $20

3/1 - 5/3 $40 $20

5/4 - 5/10 $45 $20

The Kids run is held before the start of the 5k/3k and is FREE for 10yr old and under only. But we do ask that you preregister them (above) so we may prepare for everyone!

SWAG:

• All 5K and 3K participants receive a race tee shirt.

• Shirt size/availability guaranteed if pre-registered by April 26.

• You can purchase after that date but sizing is limited.

COURSE MAPS:

5K https://onthegomap.com/s/gs26c2i2

3K https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7744679

Notes on the courses:

3K and 5K have the same start but 3K splits off and then joins back to 5K along the water at Fort Trumbull. All 3K participants need to stay on the sidewalks to ensure safety. Both courses are flat and scenic, and are accurately measured and well marked with mile splits. Police and volunteers will be on hand for safety.

EARLY BIB & SHIRT PICKUP OUTSIDE THE FRONT OF MILFORD HOSPITAL:

• Friday 5/8 we have added a bib/shirt pickup - 3pm to 6pm sharp!

• Saturday 5/9 from 9am-noon sharp!

Save the hassle of Sunday’s stress! Yes you can pickup for others as well.

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY - 5/10:

• 7:45-9:00 am Bib and Shirt Pickup - online late registration only if not sold out, no cash. Bring your phone!

• 8:45 am Kids Fun Run -Two laps, safely, in the registration lot.

• 8:55 am Announcements

• 9:00 am Start 5K Run and 3K Walk

• 9:15 am Snacks and fluids

• 10:00 am Awards presented to the timed 5K participants

AWARDS:

Male and Female 5K champions as well as in age groups 9 and under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, and ten year age groups

through 80+ (and beyond if they are pre registered!) All age groups 18 and under receive medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• Mother/son, Mother/daughter teams

• First place age groups - (19-80+) WOODBRIDGE Running Company Gift Certificates

• Second place age groups - (19-80+)

• Third place - (19-80+)

Notes:

Woodbridge Running Club has graciously donated $25 gift cards for our Male and Female champions!

• There are no awards for the untimed, 3k walk. Only 5k timed participants are eligible for awards.

• Save your bib for 10% off at Woodbridge Running Company through May 31.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE:

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our events please visit: Sponsor Registration

We'd like to give a special thank you to our Race Director, Marty Schaivone. Marty 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 and other event details, you can contact Marty at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com

REFUND POLICY:

Refunds are not allowed for this race.

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- msrunningproductions@yahoo.com