The 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

🎉 Welcome to the 38th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge!

Last year, we were able to donate over $182,000 to Bridgeport/Fairfield-based charities. We could not do this without your support & the support of our sponsors!

Find us on social media: @:bigelowtea #BigTeaCC

📅 Important Dates & Event Times:

• Sunday, September 7th: Last day to pre-order for t-shirt size guarantee. (After that- as available)
• Saturday, September 27th: Pre-registration pickup (9:00am - 12:00pm) at Bigelow Tea: 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825
• Sunday, September 28th: Event Day!
• Location: Wakeman's Boys and Girls Club: 385 Center St Southport, CT 06890

Event Day Schedule:

• 8:00am: Pre-registration pickup opens - Online registration continues
• 9:00am: Kids' Fun Run begins
• 10:10am: 5K Run & 3K Walk begin
• 10:30am: Enjoy delicious snacks & adult hydration!
• 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.
• Pricing: $35.00 for first 250 registrants: $38.00 for registrants 251+: $40.00 for day of the race.

Age-Based Pricing: 18 and under (5k and 3k only) - $30.00 through 9/28/2025.

👧👦 Kids' Fun Run:

Activities: Kids 10 and under can enjoy a 100-yard Scamper, 1-mile jog, and obstacle course. Kids will have awards, snacks, and fun activities!

• Pricing: $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 or raffle prizes.

• 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!

A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES THIS RACE POSSIBLE.

We would like to thank all our volunteers who help make this event possible and safe! Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing (timers for the WORLD RECORD Marathon in Chicago 2023).

For more information, visit the event page: Bigelow Tea Community Challenge.