The Surfside Hotel 'Blues Are Running' 5K

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 at 9:00am

The Surfside Hotel
10 Washington Pkwy

Connoisseur Media & The Surfside Hotel invites you to the kick off the "Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth" with a 5K race or walk raising money for Make-A-Wish® Connecticut 

The Connoisseur Media & the Surfside Hotel Blues Are Running 5K - Year Two! is hosted by The Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course!

You will be the envy of the neighborhood, or at least a few friends, when you get this terrific t-shirt sporting the unique logo of the "Blues are Running'. It will likely be worth huge amounts of $$ if you don't wear it, keep it sealed. and bring it to the 'Antique Road Show' when it comes to your town. 

Or - enjoy it as you trot around with it on!  Either way, like a big bluefish, "it's a keeper" as they say! 

Schedule:

8:45am - FREE kids run directed by Donna Cramond (Retired professional cat herder)
8:55am - Introductions, announcements, line up
9:00am - Start! Connoisseur media & Surfside Hotel 'The Blues Are Running' 5K run/walk
9:15am - Snacks, adult & N/a drinks, giveaways, awards - till sunset & beyond...
10:00am - Awards, raffle, and continuing fun at the Little Pub!

Course Info:

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

The TOP 3 Male & Female Finishers overall will receive a prize and be removed from their age group.

FIRST Place Age group awards to be announced for 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Second and third place may be added- watch for updates

Cost:

6/3: Registration Opens  $30 till 8/3 ($25 for 20 & under) 
7/31: Guaranteed shirt size ends- We may not have many extra so REGISTER IN TIME!
8/4: Registration fee increases to $40 through 8/10  ($30 for 20 & under)
8/9: Early bib/shirt pickup at the Little Pub picnic lot 8:30-10am  Get there & avoid race day stress.

Click here to Register

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