Run For The Rock 2026

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THE BEST LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD RUN IN THE STATE IS NOW OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!

We absolutely cannot add on. We are out of shirts, have hit our permit limit and cannot compromise the safety of the race.

SO... Unless you pre registered you CANNOT Join the Black Rock neighborhood residents as we

celebrate 38 years at our annual Run for the Rock!

We are getting ready for you to enjoy our wonderful neighborhood!

We love our traditional Black Rock Day weekend and you will too!

Our registration limit for this event- 500 participants total in the 5K- HAS BEEN REACHED.

WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT THE LAST THREE YEARS. THERE ARE NO RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS

WE WERE SOLD OUT WEDS 6/10-

we did our best to let you know but we are now out of shirts, bibs, snacks and room.

DON'T DELAY- REGISTER NOW! NO KIDDING.

ABSOLUTELY NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

We have on line registrations only (bring your phone! no cash payments) up to 5 minutes prior to the start.

Your entry fee includes our coveted BLACK ROCK Shirt ( pickup available the two days before the race and event morning).

There is no delivery if you miss the race so please have someone pick it up for you.

Black Rock’s history spans nearly four centuries beginning as a colonial settlement.

With its unique location, it played a pivotal role in the War for Independence. Black Rock then became

a major trading and shipbuilding center for CT. In the last fifty years, it has transitioned into a thriving

community linked to the growth of Bridgeport. Once an important industrial center, it has developed into

a vibrant and close-knit community uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

EARLY BIRD EVENT FEES till 3/31

$35 - 19 yrs old & over - Online cc fee paid by the race!

$25 - 18 yrs old & under- Online cc fee paid by the race!

Fees increase 4/1 to $38/$28

Fees increase 6/8 to $40/$30

FREE Kids fun run - 1/10 mile from the 3 mile point to the finish.

8 Yrs & under only please.

SCHEDULE

Feb 6 Registration opens

April 1 Fee increase (no April foolin')

June 8 Fee increase

May 26 T-shirt size guarantee ends, then- as available

T-shirt size may not be available with late reg & we could run out.

EARLY T-shirt/bib pick up : Get this done & avoid race day stress!

Friday June 12 from NOON - 4pm at MARATHON SPORTS 1596Post Rd. Fairfield.

Special store discounts (15%) with pickup! 10% after that through June only with your bib.

Saturday June 13 from 12:00 - 2:00pm at PORT 5 CLUB

69 Brewster street. Bpt 06605

Small set of stairs towards the flag pole, this is the main entrance.

Please stay & have a cocktail or lunch on the patio- enjoy the views of Black Rock Lighthouse & harbor

Yes you can pick for others- we encourage it! PLEASE try to avoid the race day rush.

Sunday, June 14 at the Norden Club - 4 Seabright Ave Bridgeport

7:30am-8:55am Shirt & bib pickup

Online reg only IF NOT SOLD OUT. NO paper/cash in-person registration.

ONLINE/phone/device only on-site. Our cutoff is 475 for the 5k.

8:45 Free kids run, last 1/10 mile of the course to the finish line.

For ages 8 & under only

Parents/guardians can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama.

Directed by Donna Cramond- Queen Bee of kids runs

9:00 START 5K Race/walk computer chip timed

9:15 snacks, fluids, followed by awards when results are posted.

12:00 The Black Rock Parade on Fairfield Ave!

THEN FROM NOON- CLOSING a free "Pony size" beer AT THE CARPENTER'S PUB

2931 Fairfield Ave. You must have your bib from the run, 21 & over (N/a available & soft drinks)

And open for lunch/dinner https://www.carpenterspub.com/

MARATHON SPORTS of FAIRFIELD - OUR AWARDS PARTNER.

GIFT CARDS to 5k -

1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) overall m & f

Age Group Awards - presented in total ‘all at once’ for each age group, not individually.

They may also be available earlier if corre