Our events are dedicated to celebrating the life of Julia Rusinek and honoring the ideals for which she lived. Julia was a student at Yale and devoted herself to improving the lives of those in need. As a college student at Yale University, she dedicated her summers and her free time to working with or on behalf of underprivileged children.
The mission of the Julia Rusinek Memorial Fund is to support children through programming aimed at developing leadership skills, a love of literature and writing, and dedication to athleticism.
Our event proceeds benefit LEAP, an important partner with the New Haven school system.
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID we are excited to bring our events back to you and the children it benefits.
Our new location is the beautiful and peaceful Edgewood Park, just off Whalley Ave in the Westville section of New Haven. This scenic park has a rich history! It was designed in 1910 by Frederick Law Olmstead who also designed Central Park in NYC as well as many others in CT and beyond.
Our 5k timed run and two-mile untimed walk courses will stay within the park on its roads. It will travel by West River and the ponds within its borders!
5k Course map - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7652525 please enlarge to view it more easily. The course starts and ends near the pavilion at the park. To start it travels out on the park road a bit over a mile. It returns to a turnaround point at approximately 1.1mi, goes back out for .5mi, and returns .5 mi to cover the 3.11mi distance.
The Two-mile walk starts with the run and finishes upon the first return to the start area.
Our 5k distance is computer timed which you can run or walk. Participants are eligible for awards.
Our NEW, two-mile untimed walk. is designed for all ages. There are no awards for this distance.
The free kids' run will be untimed and cover 1/4 mile or less. We are encouraging 10-year-olds and younger. Parents/guardians can accompany their children. All children finishing will receive a medal! We will run a short and longer distance if the age ranges warrant it. We want every age to have fun!
All abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us in our three events!
SWAG - Specially designed shirts, guaranteed size until 4/16. After that 'as available' and we could run out. The supply chain could affect the purchase, shipping, and printing.
REGISTRATION - is online only- even on race day!
NO paper entries and NO cash will be accepted.
This Runsignup site will remain open until ten minutes before the start of the run/walk.
Registration details:
2/6 - 3/31 $25 for 19 yrs and older, $20 for 18 and younger - for the 5k or the two-mile walk
4/1 - 4/28 $27 $22
4/29- 4/30 $30 $25
Kids (8yrs & younger) Fun Run is FREE (registration is recommended)
SCHEDULE - Saturday April 30
8:00 am - pickup starts for bibs, shirts, swag, & late registration
9:40 am - FREE Kids Fun Run
10:00 am - START of 5k and 2-mile events, snacks & fluids to follow
10:30 am - Awards presented or as soon as our timer has them available
AWARDS - participants in the timed 5k are eligible. Trophies will be awarded.
SOUNDRUNNER- Branford is our Premier Prize Sponsor. They will be awarding over $500 in gift cards to the Top 3 male and female (they will be removed from their respective age groups). Gift cards will also be awarded to age group champions. SoundRunner also has locations in Fairfield & Glastonbury
TROPHIES TO- 1st place M & F champions and three deep in age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and higher if preregistered.
POST RUN - Snacks, approved food, water bottles
DONATIONS - All donations using the DONATE button at the top of the page will go directly to our charity partner -LEAP (Leadership, Education, Athletics in Partnership) which works directly with the New Haven Public Schools. LEAP is an academic, social enrichment, and leadership training program for children and youth from high poverty neighborhoods in New Haven, CT. Information about LEAP is available at https://www.leapforkids.org
THE JULIA RUSINEK MEMORIAL FUND - was established so that Julia’s commitment to children could live on through direct interactions with children and financial support of educational activities and enrichment programs. It is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization with virtually no operating expenses. The Fund has no paid staff and only accrues minimal operating costs.
If you'd like more information on Julia and her memorial fund please visit https://juliarun.org/
PARKING - There are parking lots within the park that are also open to the public. There is also a great deal of street parking. BUT- Please arrive early! It is a Saturday, the park is open as are area businesses. Parking may be tight!
OUR AMAZING SPONSORS AND PARTNERS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
In-Kind Sponsors AMR Ambulance Donut Crazy Edge of the Woods Market Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Starbucks Trader Joes Yale University Jonathan Edwards College
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