2025 - 5K River Run for the Fund

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REGISTRATION WILL REOPEN FOR SAME-DAY REGISTRANTS @

7:30AM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025 IN PERSON.

Where:

Registration will be held near the Ocean Beach Boardwalk at 7:30 am which is located in the rear of the main building at Ocean Beach. Bathrooms are available upstairs from registration. The race will begin at the start/finish line in the Ocean Beach parking lot, towards the rear promptly at 9:00 a.m.

When:

Note:

Free Parking to all those attending Ocean Beach the 5K.

The Course:

Run or walk on paved roads with minimal traffic along "the wall" overlooking Long Island Sound and New London Harbor. The course is picturesque, flat and fast! The course has been professionally measured and is a certified 5K.

Amenities:

T-Shirts provided to all pre-registered runners (indicate size on online form). Infamous post race raffle to immediately follow the race. Cheese, crackers, fruit and veggie platters and refreshments to follow.

Post Race Results:

Race Committee Contacts:

Jim Welch (co-chair)
Tim Murray (co-chair)
Mike Fiorelli (co-chair)
David McBride
Frank Marcille III
Andrea Marcille
(Please see the "Contact Us" page for their contact information)

Entry Fee:

Online Pre-Registration - $30 until Sept 1st
Online Registration - $35 after Sept 1st
Race Day Registration - $35
Race Day Registration: 7:30 a.m. - Backside of Main Building near the Boardwalk @ Ocean Beach
***Online Registration closes the day before the race at 12PM***

Awards:

Awards will be provided as follows:

First Male Winner: 
Cash Prize
First Female Winner:
Cash Prize

Pro (60+)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Senior (50-59)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Masters (40-49)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Sub Masters (30-39)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Open (20-29)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Youth (under 19)
First Place : Gift Certificate
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Medallions

Sponsors:

Sponsorship donations should be received one week prior to the race in order to ensure your name to be recognized on information.
We are soliciting sponsorships which will be recognized on all event information including t-shirts, banners, and brochures. The cost and benefits of sponsorships are as follows:

Ironman: $2,500 Premier recognition on all related material below in addition to other benefits listed below.

Marathon: $500 Organization logo and/or name on banner above start of race, organization logo and/or name predominantly displayed on top tier of t-shirt, and organization name on all race day information.

10K: $250 Organization logo and/or name on mid section of t-shirt and organization name on all race day information.

5K: $100 Organization name listed on the t-shirt. If interested, please provide organization name, logo if applicable, and contact information by April 28th to insure your organization is listed properly on all material.
If you have any questions or ideas on how we can improve our events or if you would like to volunteer or assist with our events please feel free to contact anyone of the Board Members.