THE LITTLE O’PUB 5K

10 Washington parkway, Stratford CT

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

🍀 EVENT OVERVIEW

LAST YEAR’S ST. PATS RUN IS BACK!

We have a strict limit of 250 participants.

It’s the morning BEFORE St Patrick’s day and it’s time to roll out of bed and get up for a little “PRE PARTY” activity. You'll all need the proper warmup for Monday! You might want a little help (excuse) to consume the corned beef and ales tomorrow.

🏃‍♂️ JOIN US!

Run/walk off those calories BEFORE St Patricks AND ask some friends to make it easier!

Previous Event: Two years ago we hosted “The Hair of the Dog” 5K - the day AFTER St Patricks.
Location: Our small ‘boutique’ 5K event is hosted by the Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford.
Special Features: It will feature some amenities you don’t often find in a local run as part of the package.
Event Creators: This event was created by the overly active minds which brought you Miles for Margaritas, the Surfin Santa, HalloWINE 5K, and the Last Waltz on NY Eve.

🥳 INCENTIVES - POST RUN

Lordship Lager: To participants 21 & over.
Jamison Shots: A post-run treat!
Food and Drinks: Hot food, great snacks & fluids.
Craft Beverages: N/a craft brew & soft drinks available.

👕 EVENT DETAILS

Tshirt Design: Special design with size guarantee & availability ends 3/2.
Course: Our very scenic & flat out ‘n’ back course along the water.
Results: Accurately timed results.
Discounts: Special discounts inside Little Pub for further camaraderie.

💰 EVENT FEES

Pricing (1/28-3/9): $30 for 21 & over, $25 for 20 & under.
Pricing (3/10-3/16): $35 for 21 & over, $25 stays the same.
Important Dates: 1/28 Registration opens - GET IT DONE BEFORE WE SELL OUT!
Shirt Size Guarantee: Ends on 3/2 (we may run out after that).

🎉 RACE SCHEDULE

Early Bib & Swag Pickup: 3/15 from 9-11am at Little Pub.
St Pats Celebration: 3/15 & 3/16 Celebrate St Pats EARLY @ LP!
Bib Pickup: 3/16 from 8:30 am - 9:45 am.
5K Start: 10:00 am on 3/16.

🏅 AWARDS

M&F & NG champions receive $50 Little Pub gift cards. Other Age group awards for 1st & 2nd in categories 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (80’s if pre-reg).

🥂 THANK YOU TO OUR HOST

HUGE THANKS TO OUR HOST THE LITTLE PUB with Doug Grabe & Jillian Bass!

🚓 COOPERATION AND PARKING

Support: Thanks also to the cooperation of the Stratford Police, DPW, and Recreation departments.
Race Coordinator: Marty Schaivone directs over 30 events each year including six others in Stratford.
Parking: Plenty available along the seawall and in the Little Pub lots.

📅 SHIRT INFO

Tshirt type, color, & fabric is subject to cost, availability, any tariffs enacted by the Pres, and the whim of the Race Director.

🗺️ COURSE MAP

Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2396355

🕰️ TIME QUERIES

If your time is not what you expected just print it on a $20 bill and give it to our timer.

📚 HAIR OF THE DOG

For those who desperately seek more information (or never heard the expression ’Hair of the Dog’), here ya go:

What does hair of the dog mean?
A morning drink may be the last thing you want after a night of boozing, but that’s exactly what this quirky English expression means. Originally, the expression referred to a method of treating a rabid dog bite: hair from the dog was placed in the wound. So in that sense, having another drink (any drink) is like taking hair from the dog that bit you.

(By the way, medical professionals do not prescribe alcoholic drinks to treat the symptoms of a hangover. However, they do encourage drinking water and getting rest.)

What does the name Bloody Mary mean?
Many suffering from the morning-after blues indulge in a Bloody Mary as a hangover cure. This savory cocktail contains vodka, tomato juice, and other flavorings such as horseradish, celery salt, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce.

There are as many versions of the Bloody Mary as there are theories regarding who the drink is named after, with beliefs ranging from Queen Mary I, to the actress Mary Pickford, to a waitress in Chicago who worked at a bar called the Bucket of Blood.