The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge

Race Weekend Details

SATURDAY 09/26/2026: EARLY CHECK-IN & BIB PICK-UP
9:00AM- 12:00PM at Bigelow Tea ( Front Entrance)
201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT

Sunday 09/27/2026: RACE DAY
Location: Wakeman's Boys & Girls Club
385 Center St. Southport, CT

• 8:00am : Check-In opens
• 9:00am : Kids' Fun Run begins
• 10:10am : 5k & 3k Walk begins
• 10:30am : Enjoy onsite picnic
• 11:00am : Runner Awards & GIVEAWAY RAFFLE

Join us for Year 39! Last year, our incredible participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 to Fairfield County local non profit organizations.

Registration Includes:

• ✔️ The 39th Annual BTCC T-shirt
• ✔️ A heavy goodie bag filled with treats and gifts from local and sustainable partners
• ✔️ A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race! (Must be present to win)

🏅 Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).

Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.

Parking Information

Parking will be available in all RR lots. Southport Station parking lots off of Center Street will be designated for BTCC participants & spectators. Please do not park in the church lots - ONLY Church parking is allowed. Local business on Jelliff Lane next to I95 North (ie: M & T Bank) have many spaces you can occupy. There are surrounding side streets that are not part of the race that can be used as well. There is no parking on the course route - for ex. Center St, Rinnell, Center and Spruce, Spruce, and Westway.