14th Annual Faxon Law Greater Danbury Road Races Announced!

Danbury, CT – Nearly 1,000 participants are expected to participate in the Faxon Law Greater Danbury Road Races! The event takes place on Sunday, April 8 at the Danbury War Memorial in Rogers Park. The races include a half marathon, 5K and Union Savings Bank Kids Fun Run. This year’s race again supports local veterans by raising money for the Danbury War Memorial and Team Red, White and Blue. The scenic half marathon course runs through Danbury, Bethel and Redding. The 5K course and Union Savings Bank Kids Fun Run are run entirely within Danbury.

The 14th annual event includes race perks such as tech tees to the first 800 entrants and FREE sports massages! All participants are invited to a post-race party offering food, refreshments, live music, awards ceremony and more. Woodbridge Running Co. hosts early packet pick-up on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. Awards are given to top three finishers in each age category. Cash prizes are awarded to top three male and female finishers in the half marathon! Finisher medals are awarded to those who complete the half marathon. All Union Savings Bank Kids Fun Run finishers receive ribbons. Children from Danbury receive complimentary entry for the Kids Run courtesy of Union Savings Bank!

The Faxon Law Greater Danbury Road Race raises money for the Danbury War Memorial and Team Red, White and Blue. Team Red, White and Blue is a national organization working to transform the way America supports its wounded veterans when they return from active duty. The intention is to create a community of veterans, their families and American citizens who can enjoy social interaction and shared experiences through physical activities and events. To learn more about Team RWB or to join the local Danbury Chapter, visit www.teamrwb.org.

The event is supported by Faxon Law Group, Union Savings Bank, The NewsTimes, Deltron Designs, Orange Theory Fitness Danbury, i95, KICKS 105.5, Chabaso Bakery, Caraluzzi’s Markets, American Sports Medicine Association, Woodbridge Running Co. - Brookfield, Danbury Porsche Audi Volkswagen, Armando's Restaurant, Codfish Hill Construction, Dunkin Donuts, Ethan Allen Hotel, Generation UCAN, Henkell Sparkling Wine, Winters Brothers Waste Systems and Zuse Inc.