About This Race

The Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is in its 39th year, held at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Southport, Connecticut. The event offers an in-person 5K run, 3K walk, kids' fun run, and a virtual adult run/walk. Registration includes a BTCC T-shirt and a goodie bag. Last year participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 for Fairfield County local non-profit organizations.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt
Race Swag
5k Run, 3k Walk, Kids' Fun Run, Virtual Adult Run/Walk: T-Shirt

Awards

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

Charity Beneficiary

Fairfield County local non profit organizations

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Choose Your Distance

5k Run 5K
The 5k event is computer chip timed and awards for both male & female (and first non-binary) finishers are available for all age groups. You must complete the entire 3.11mile course either by running or walking to be eligible for age group prizes. Awards Age Brackets: - 9 and under - 10 to 13 - 14 to 18 - 19 to 29 - 30 to 39 - 40 to 49 - 50 to 59 - 60 to 69 - 70 to 79 - 80+
$35.00
Increases Jul 22
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3k Walk 3K
The 3k event is not computer chip timed and there are no awards. It follows the same path as the 5k the first half mile, then separates South on Westway on its own route to the finish. All turns are well marked.
$35.00
Increases Aug 28
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Kids' Fun Run
(For kids 10 and under) Includes a 100-yard scamper, 1-mile jog, or obstacle course held on the turf field at Wakeman's Club These activities are not timed.
$15.00
Increases Sep 27
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Virtual Adult Run/Walk
Can't be with us the day of our event? Take us on your own run/walk! Your race t-shirt and goodie bag can be shipped to you. (Shipping fee's will be applied at check out)
$30.00
Increases Sep 27
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