The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys

Race Details

WE WELCOME YOU BACK TO OUR LORDSHIP LOCATION! WE SOLD OUT IN 2023 & 2024 AT 250. Our permit number is based on your safety, parking, food, swag & enough adult hydration. DO NOT GET SHUT OUT THIS YEAR!

We will be collecting toys at the event. They should be new, unwrapped, suitable for ages 1-16. Funds raised will go to a 501c3 charity, TBD. Please give generously!

We are proud to have The LITTLE PUB of Stratford host the 27th year of this holiday favorite.

SWAG UPDATE. WE WILL STILL HAVE A PAIR OF ‘JOLIDAY SOCKS’ FOR EVERYONE. We are working on other fun stuff as well.

OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD - IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, and FLAT! Our family-friendly event has a simple goal- to make as many kids as happy as we all can!

Please note- THIS EVENT IS LIMITED - JUST 250 PEOPLE !! We will have giveaways & crazy “Joliday Socks” for as many people as possible. BUT we WILL NOT run out of adult hydration!

Shirts can be purchased UP TILL 12/4 for $12 - PLEASE click on 'store' on the left unless you have an extraordinary request- then email directly [email protected] They’re $15 at bib pickup (if available) on site Sat & Sun. (exact cash/cheque only!)

Event entry fees- ONLINE ONLY - EVEN RACE DAY

• October 24 through 11/23 - $18 for 19 & over, $15 for 18 & under
• 11/24-12/7 $21/$15
• 12/8-12/14 $25/$15

Race day no way! We will be sold out!

Packet Pickup

• SATURDAY 12/13- 9:00 - 11am SHARP Pickup at the LITTLE PUB- swag & bibs & goodies. Please try to pickup early and avoid the Sunday stressful crunch.
• SUNDAY 12/14 7:45-9:25 Pickup across from the LITTLE PUB in the lot on the corner. Look for the tents/containers.

Race Day Schedule

• 9:15am The LITTLE TYKES RUN - Directed by DONNA CRAMOND- Executive Kids Race Director and former professional Cat Herder! The kids will run one tenth mile of sheer delight!
• 9:30am START - HOLIDAY 5k RUN / walk/ stroll/ saunter (please stay on the left of all roads on this easy, flat, scenic, out & back course.

When you’re done PLEASE stay and enjoy- THE LITTLE PUB’s snacks and hot apple cider & hot chocolate (which you can add an 'adult' warming shot to!) We will also have hot chicken broth. Other snacks include chip bags, snack bars, bananas & more...

Awards, prizes, edible items and/or crazy holiday gifts are given to the M&F Champions & first age groupers and maybe TWO or maybe even three deep- age groups 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (and older if pre-registered)

Our scenic and flat 5k course travels through the quiet neighborhood along the water in Stratford. It is FLAT, fun, and easily doable even for the youngest runners. Last year our runners ranged from 6 to 81! It IS an accurately measured 5k or 3.11 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888

THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT IT FOR SAFETY or at the request of the police.

We ENCOURAGE even the youngest of runners and walkers. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!

SPECIAL shirts MAY be available for sale- $15 on race day. CASH ONLY! A Specially designed Holiday Run Long Sleeve shirt will be available can be purchased in advance through our store on this site. It's colorful & just $12. ONLINE PRICE ONLY - MUST BE PURCHASED BY 12/4.

HUGE THANKS to the LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR & WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT. WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM. WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, the DPW & the TOWN OF STRATFORD.