Edgewood Park, New Haven CT
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
🏞️ Location
- Venue: Edgewood Park, just off Whalley Ave in the Westville section of New Haven.
- History: Designed in 1910 by Frederick Law Olmsted JR.
- Scenic: The park features serene views with a rich history.
- Access: Easily accessible for all participants and attendees.
🏃 Our 5K Course
- Route: Runs within the park on primary roads alongside West River and ponds.
- Map: [5k Course map link](https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7706009)
- Structure: Half-mile out and back, followed by a full mile out and back.
- Safety: Cones, signs, and volunteers will ensure proper navigation.
🎯 Our Mission
- Purpose: Celebrate the life of Julia Rusinek and honor her ideals.
- Legacy: Support children through leadership development, literature, and athletics.
- Affiliation: Proceeds benefit LEAP, working with the New Haven school system.
- Information: [More about Julia and her memorial fund](https://juliarun.org/)
💸 Donations
- Contribution: Donations support educational activities and programs for children.
- Tax Status: It's a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
- Direct Benefit: All donations benefit our charity partner, LEAP.
- More about LEAP: [LEAP for Kids](https://www.leapforkids.org/)
👕 Swag
- Shirts: Specially designed shirts guaranteed in size until 4/14.
- Availability: After the cut-off, shirts are 'as available.'
📝 Registration
- Process: Online registration only, including race day.
- No Cash: Paper entries and cash will not be accepted.
- Choices: Timed or untimed participation options for the 5K.
- Registration Fees: Various fees based on the registration date.
🏅 Awards
- Eligibility: Only participants in the timed 5K are eligible for awards.
- Prize Sponsor: Woodbridge Running Company awards gift cards to top finishers.
- Trophies: For various age categories and overall finishers.
🍽️ Post Run
- Refreshments: Ready to go food, snacks, and water bottles provided.
🅿️ Parking
- Availability: Parking lots within the park, limited street parking.
- Advice: Arrive early to secure parking, especially on Sundays.
- Location: Best parking lot is off West Rock Ave: front lot off Whalley Ave will be closed.
- Directions: [Use this link to Edgewood Park Skate Park](https://goo.gl/maps/jucRNZRkWLw5T5ws8)
🙌 Neighborhood
- Local Spots: Enjoy nearby cafés and restaurants such as Bellas Cafe and Cat Cafe.
⭐ Our Sponsors and Partners
- Lead Sponsor: Comcast - [Website](https://corporate.comcast.com/)
- Friend Level Sponsors: Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, Town Fair Tire.
- In-Kind Sponsors: AMR Ambulance, Edge of the Woods Market, Woodbridge Running Company.
📅 Schedule
- April 14: Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirt sizing.
- April 27: Race day activities starting from 8:30 am.
- 10:00 am: Start of all 5K events.
- Awards: Given at 10:30 am or when results are ready.
🔗 Event Link
- Registration: [Julia's Run for Children](https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewHaven/JuliasRunforChildren?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)
Starting Line Map
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