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The 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

September 28, 2025 Southport, CT 06890 US

Events

In-person

5k Run

$38.60 incl. $3.60 Fee 10:10AM EDT Price increases after July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
In-person

3k Walk

$38.60 incl. $3.60 Fee 10:10AM EDT Registration ends September 28, 2025 at 10:30am EDT
In-person

Kids' Fun Run

$17.40 incl. $2.40 Fee 9:00AM EDT Registration ends September 28, 2025 at 9:30am EDT
Open to ages 10 and under.

Virtual Adult Run/Walk

$33.30 incl. $3.30 Fee Registration ends September 28, 2025 at 11:00pm EDT

Event Description

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WE APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR CHARITIES.  

 

Join us for the 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge!

Last year, we were able to donate over $182,000 to Bridgeport/Fairfield-based charities. We could not do this without your support & the support of our sponsors! 

 

@bigelowtea #BigTeaCC

 

Important Dates & Event Times:

Sunday, September 7th: Last day to pre-order for t-shirt size guarantee. (After that- as available)

Saturday, September 27th: Pre-registration pickup (9:00am - 12:00pm) at Bigelow Tea: 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825 

Sunday, September 28th: Event Day! 

Location: Wakeman's Boys and Girls Club: 385 Center St Southport, CT 06890

  • 8:00am: Pre-registration pickup opens - Online registration continues

  • 9:00am: Kids' Fun Run begins

  • 10:10am: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin

  • 10:30am: Enjoy delicious snacks & adult hydration! 

  • 11:00am: Awards/Raffle begin   Great prizes! You must be present to win!

Please note: This is a rain or shine event! **Due to the charitable nature of this event, NO REFUNDS will be issued. **

 

Event Information:

5K Run: This is a computer chip timed 5k event. Awards will be given to the overall men's and women's champions.

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

3K Fitness Walk: Walk at your own pace on a non-competitive course. This event is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards for this walk.

  • PRICING (does not include taxes or fees)
          $35.00: First 250 registrants
          $38.00: Registrants 251+
          $40.00: Day of the race
  • AGE-BASED PRICING 18 and under (5k and 3k only)
    • $30.00 through 9/28/2025 

Kids' Fun Run: **Kids 10 and under** 100-yard Scamper, 1-mile jog, and an obstacle course. Kids will enjoy awards, snacks, and fun activities!

  • PRICING (does not include taxes or fees): $15 through 9/28/2025

Virtual Event Options: Follow along with the event @bigelowtea. We encourage you to share your training photos/videos and your day-of run on social media using the hashtag #BigTeaCC to stay connected! The virtual option is NOT computer-timed. There are no awards no raffle prizes.

  • PRICING: 5k Virtual Run and 3k Virtual Walk: $30
               

*If you cannot pick up your shirt and/or giveaway shipping will be: $5 for shirt, $5 for the goodie bag, $10 for both. 

Parking Day of Race: Please find instructions HERE

 

Course Maps: Find our course map for the 5K Run HERE & the 3K Walk HERE. Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful scenery!     

A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES THIS RACE POSSIBLE.

We would like to thank all our volunteers who help make this event possible and safe! Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing (timers for the WORLD RECORD Marathon in Chicago 2023). 

The 38th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Event Location

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
385 Center Street
Southport, CT 06890 US

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