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Join us for the 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge!

Bigelow Tea is committed to supporting our community by inviting YOU to be part of a morning of fun, fitness, and giving back with THREE fresh-air events to gather friends and family to participate in: Sunday, Sept 28, 2025 @ The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Southport, CT,

5k Fun Run 

3 Mile Walk

1 Mile Scamper/Obstacle Course (for kids 10 & under)

Held annually on the last Sunday of every September, Bigelow Tea Co., a third-generation family-owned business based in Fairfield Connecticut strives to strengthen the ties we share with our community and support surrounding local non-profit organizations to provide spaces for youth development, mentorship and recreation.

Last year, thanks to our incredible participants and sponsors we helped us raise over $182,000 and look forward this year's impact. 

Registration Includes:
✔️ A race T-shirt
✔️ A heavy goodie bag filled with treats from local and sustainable partners
✔️ A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race

🏅 Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).

Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is a great way to give back while having fun!

@bigelowtea #BigTeaCC

Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.

Important Dates & Event Times:

Saturday, September 27th: Pre-registration pickup (9:00am - 12:00pm)

Location: Bigelow Tea (Front Entrance), 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825 

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

  
  
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  9:00am: Kids' Fun Run begins

  
  
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  10:10am: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin

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

  
  
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  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.

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  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.

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  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!