WE ARE WATCHING THE WEATHER AND WILL DELAY THE START UNTIL 10am

WE ARE SOLD OUT AT 250. 

Our permit number is based on your safety, parking,

food, swag & enough adult beverages.

 

We will be collecting toys at the event. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!

The toys should be new, unwrapped, and suitable for ages 1-16.

 

OUR NEW TOY RECIPIENT IS THE STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER IN STRATFORD. 

The Sterling Community Center is an iconic and historic presence in our town.

For more than 90 years, they have welcomed and served generations of children and adults

creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.

Please click on their link to see for yourself all they provide to children and adults in Stratford.

https://www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/  

 

WE WILL ALSO BE WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STARTFORD P.A.L. for their collection. 

 

Our donation direct link - Funds raised will go to a 501c3 charity, The Sterling Community Center

https://operations.daxko.com/online/5330/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=7140

Please give generously! ALL amounts are welcome, and in today's world- greatly needed!

 

We are proud to have The LITTLE PUB of Stratford host the 27th year of this holiday favorite. 

 

SWAG UPDATE. 

WE WILL STILL HAVE A PAIR OF ‘JOLIDAY SOCKS’ FOR EVERYONE.

We are working on other fun stuff as well. Guaranteed swag ends on 11/30

OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD - 

IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, and FLAT!  Map Link below.

 

Our family-friendly event has a simple goal- to make as many kids as happy as we all can!

 

Please note- THIS EVENT IS LIMITED - JUST 250 PEOPLE !! AND WE HAVE SOLD OUT.

We will have giveaways & crazy “Joliday Socks” for as many people as possible.

BUT we WILL NOT run out of adult hydration! THANK YOU DOUG & LITTLE PUB. 

Shirts can be purchased UP TILL 12/3  for $14

PLEASE click on 'store' on the left unless you have an extraordinary request & then email directly msrunningproductions@yahoo.com 

They’re $15 at bib pickup (if available) on site Sat & Sun. (exact cash/cheque only!)

WE WILL ALSO HAVE 1/4 ZIPS AVAILABLE FOR $20 

ALL SALES ARE CASH AND EXACT BILLS ONLY! We do not have venmo.

 

Event entry fees- ONLINE ONLY - BUT WE ARE SOLD OUT!

October 24 through 11/23 -$18 for 19 & over,  

                                                 $15 for 18 & under

11/24-12/7    $21/$15  

12/8-12/14    $25/$15  Race day no way! We will be sold out!

 

 

SATURDAY 12/13- 9:00 - 11am SHARP  Pickup at the LITTLE PUB- swag, bibs & goodies.

Please try to pickup early and avoid Sunday's  stressful crunch.
 

Don’t arrive earlier unless you’re feeding the seagulls - we will not be there!

And we are leaving promptly at 11am! There are games to watch!

Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am!

 

SUNDAY  12/14

8:00am-9:55am Pickup across from the LITTLE PUB in the lot on the corner.

                           Look for the tents/containers.

 

9:45am The LITTLE TYKES RUN - Directed by DONNA CRAMOND- 

Executive Kids Race Director & former professional Cat Herder!

The kids will run a bit over one tenth mile of sheer delight!

Adults can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama (theirs or yours).

 

10 am START  -  HOLIDAY 5k RUN / walk/ stroll/ saunter, your choice.

(please stay on the left of all roads on this easy, flat, scenic, out & back course. 

 

When you’re done PLEASE stay and enjoy-

THE LITTLE PUB’s snacks and hot apple cider & hot chocolate (which you can add an 'adult' warming shot to!)

We will also have hot chicken broth. Other snacks include chip bags, snack bars, bananas & more...

 

Our host does it right for you!  

 

 

 

Awards, prizes, edible items and/or crazy holiday gifts are given to the M&F Champions & first age groupers

and maybe TWO deep-  age groups 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,

60-69, 70-79, 80+ (and older if pre-registered) 

 

AWARDS ALERT- Sorry but we are finally out of the 2ft tall NUTCRACKERS from the now defunct Christmas Tree Shop!

 

THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS & PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES & OUR BASEMENT.

Be prepared for "Regifting"...

 

Our scenic and flat 5k course travels through the quiet neighborhood along the water in Stratford.

It is FLAT, fun, and easily doable even for the youngest runners.

Last year our runners ranged from 6 to 81! 

It IS an accurately measured 5k or 3.11 miles  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888 

 

THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY 

or at the request of the police.

 

                           Our fees are as low as possible to pay for the costs of this event-

           SO PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON & HELP OUR CHARITY- STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER

 

We ENCOURAGE even the youngest of runners and walkers. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!

 

Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am! 

 

SPECIAL shirts WILL be available for sale- $15 on race day. CASH ONLY!

A Specially designed Holiday Run Long Sleeve shirt will be available can be purchased in advance through our store on this site. 

Order in advance- we have to close sales in to order, ship & print shirts. We hope to have a few extra on 12/14

  AND WE HAVE LAST MINUTE 1/4 ZIPS AVAILABLE FOR $20   ALL SALES ARE CASH/EXACT BILLS ONLY.

 

HUGE  THANKS to the LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR &

WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT. 

WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM.

 

WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT,

the DPW & our RECREATION DEPT and the TOWN OF STRATFORD.  

 

THEY HAVE ALL BEEN A TERRIFIC SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT & MANY OTHERS

IN OUR TOWN THROUGH THE YEAR!