Thanksgiving 5K

5K | Kids Fun Run

Benefiting the Branford Rotary Club and the Soundview Family YMCA

Event proceeds help the Branford Rotary Club provide food for the hungry this holiday season

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5K Course

The flat 5K begins and finishes at Walsh Intermediate School. The course is flat & fast traveling through Branford’s scenic Route 146 and Pine Orchard Golf Course.

Enjoy the Party!

The event features a pre- and post-race party! Before you begin your Thanksgiving Day meal, enjoy kids activities, music, and grab & go food!

Sponsorship Opportunities

With your help, we can raise thousands of dollars to help the Branford Rotary Club provide food for the hungry. To learn more about becoming a sponsor contact John Bysiewicz at (203) 481-5933 or john@jbsports.com

Rotary Club of Branford

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The Branford Rotary Club is a group of professionals and community leaders who volunteer their time and effort to improve live in Branford, across the shoreline, and around the world.

Your entry into the 2024 Thanksgiving 5K and Fun Run supports:

Branford Rotary's annual Nelson Bernabucci Veteran's Luncheon, where we feed and honor nearly 100 military veterans, many of them from the VA's Eastern Blind Rehabilitation Center.

Branford Rotary's Senior Holiday Dinner, where we cook and serve a full holiday meal for nearly 200 seniors, many of whom don't have families with whom to share the holidays.

The Branford Food Pantry, which provides meals for an average of 204 families (about 500 people) per month.

Orchard House Adult Medical Day Center, a Branford non-profit that assists those with Alzheimer's and their families.

Branford Counseling and Community Services, which provides an incredible array of social services for residents in need.

“Liberty Bank and its Rotary partners have raised money in the weeks before Thanksgiving. For every dollar donated, Liberty’s charitable foundation adds 25 cents. Funds are deposited into each Rotary Club’s account at Liberty, and are donated by each club to a nonprofit or municipal agency providing Thanksgiving food to local residents. All funds are donated within the communities where they are raised.” - Liberty Bank representative.

November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving

Walsh Intermediate School

185 Damascus Road

Branford, CT 06405

Schedule

7:30am: On Site Registration & Packet Pick-Up Open!

9:00am: Kids Fun Run Start

9:10am: 5K Start

9:30am: Post-Race Party Begins!

10:10am: Awards ceremony

Early Packet Pick-Up - Marathon Sports!

Location: Marathon Sports Branford - 1088 Main St. Branford, CT 06405

Tuesday, November 26: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday, November 27: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Event Proceeds

Run in support of those in need this Thanksgiving. All event proceeds help the Branford Rotary Club provide food for the hungry during the holiday season.

Event Safety

We will take a number of precautions to keep everyone safe.

  • Event is limited to 80% capacity

Parking

Parking at Walsh Intermediate School is limited to 300 spots. Carpooling to the event is appreciated!

Awards

  • First male & female finishers. Top 3 non-binary finishers.

  • Top 3 male & female finishers in each age category:

    • 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 & 80+.

  • All Kids Fun Runners receive finisher ribbons.

Past Results

Kids Fun Run:

2023

2022

2021

2019

2018

 

Soundview Family YMCA

The Y is a charitable, not-for-profit community organization that welcomes everyone! The Y is more than a building, it’s the people – people from all backgrounds who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families, and help their neighbors. People like you! Together, we make everyone feel like they belong. We care about you and your wellness journey. At the Y, we have a program or class for everyone because staying healthy and connected to your community now, is more important than ever.

 

Event Sponsors