THE FAIRFIELD POLICE SUNSET 5K - Presented by Moneco Advisors 2026

Description

Thank you all for your support of our past events and charity causes. We are preparing for another record breaking crowd for 2026!

Presented by Moneco Advisors - a ll proceeds will be donated to the Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund & The Fairfield Police Foundation . You can run (3.1 miles) or walk (.8 mile) course.

2ND ANNUAL SOCK IT TO SUMMER DRIVE! Bring New White Socks • Spread Comfort • Lift Up Our Neighbors

Help Us Sock It to Insecurity

We’re inviting all attendees to bring NEW white socks to donate at the event.

Why socks? They're the #1 most requested item by shelters and community support programs and a simple, powerful way to offer comfort and empowerment to our neighbors in need.

All sock donations will benefit Nourish Bridgeport (nOURish BPT), a nonprofit creating long-term solutions for food and resource insecurity in our community.

Drop-Off Locations for Sock Donations

You can donate new white socks at any of the following locations:

• Moneco Advisors 2150 Post Road, Fairfield, CT

• Bib Pick-Up at Marathon Sports (dates/times below)

• Race Day Drop-Off

At the Moneco Advisors Tent at the Fairfield Police Sunset 5K

About Nourish Bridgeport:

Nourish Bridgeport is a community-powered organization that goes beyond food to provide compassion, stability, and support.

Here’s how they’re transforming lives weekly:

The Super Food Pantry & Baby Center: Distributing groceries and essentials to over 3,000 neighbors weekly, including support for 400+ babies monthly.

Feel the Warmth Supper:

Delivering hot, nutritious meals and fresh produce to 250+ people every Thursday, bringing the community together around the table.

Connecticut’s First Nonprofit Indoor Hydroponic Farm: Growing fresh, pesticide-free produce to fight food deserts and supply schools and pantries across the region.

Neighbors, Not Strangers

When we refer to those facing hardship as neighbors, we honor their worth and affirm our shared humanity. Every pair of socks you donate says: “You belong. You matter.”

Be Part of Something Bigger Run. Walk. Donate. Celebrate. Let’s Sock It to Summer - Together.

Get ready for the best night of the summer!

We will be raising the bar once again and will accept over 1000 runners & walkers.

We invite all abilities to run or walk our 3.1 mile scenic & flat course or walk our .8 mile course.

Starting on Ffld Beach Rd & ending at Jennings Beach, this summer spectacular will include t-shirts, food truck rodeo, treats for the kiddos, fluids and adult libations for those of age.

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS IF WE SELL OUT (and we do expect to sell out!)

IMPORTANT DETAILS - The 5K distance is a computer chip timed event . You may run or walk but must

complete the entire distance for age group award eligibility.

The .8 mile walk IS NOT timed - there are no awards for this event. It starts at the same time & location

as the 5K but is a different course after the first half-mile of the 5K.

All 5K and 8/10 mile participants receive the same shirts and amenities.

$35 ALL AGES in the 5K for the first 200 registered

$40 ALL AGES in the 5K - registrants from 201 - 600

$45 ALL AGES in the 5K - registrants from 601 - 1000 and on race day IF NOT SOLD OUT

$35 flat fee, ALL AGES in the 8/10 mile untimed walk. This walk fee remains $35 through 7/16.

$20 Food truck ticket FOR NONREGISTERED only .

Spectators, friends, & family will need to pay for this ticket to access any food and fluids.

This must be done by 6 pm on July 15th

Pre-Registered (PAID) participants in the 5K & one-mile walk DO NOT NEED TO BUY A FOOD TICKET It’s included in your fee!

Calendar

March 8 - Registration opens

July 1 - Shirt size guarantee ends (after that only "As Available" - and we could run out)

July 13 - 3-7 pm Early bib/shirt pickup at Marathon Sports, Post Rd in Fairfield

July 14 - 11:30am-1pm AND 3-