
Final details have been released for the Darien road race.
Below are the details from organizers:
- The race will take place Sept. 13 at Pear Tree Point Beach
- The race route, which stretches along scenic waterfront roads, includes two events, a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) and a 1.5 mile fun run called “The Loop.” The 1.5 mile fun run starts at 1:00; the 10K starts at 1:30. Following each race, awards will be presented to the runners with the fastest finish times.
- There is a pre-entry registration fee of $40. Race day late registration fee is $45 for individuals over 12 and $15 for individuals 12 and younger. Register online at www.darienroadrace.org or complete the entry form at The Community Fund of Darien, 701 Post Road, Darien.
- Runners can pre-register and pick up their T-shirts and numbers on Friday, Sept. 11 (9:00-2:00) and Saturday, Sept. 12 (9:00-12:00) at The Community Fund of Darien office, 701 Post Road, Darien.Race day check-in and registration is at Pear Tree Point Beach from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We accept cash, credit cards, or personal check made payable to Darien Road Race.
- Parking at Pear Tree Beach is limited. Access to the beach and road will be closed at 12:30 or when the lot is full. Runners are advised to look for off-site parking or car pool.
The 2015 Darien Road Race is made possible by our generous sponsors. Our gold sponsors include Eagle Point Credit Management, Tooher-Ferraris Insurance, Vineyard Vines and UBS. We thank our other sponsors: Baywater Properties, Christine Hamilton Hall, CST 50, Darien Lawn and Tree Care, Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien Sports Shop, Fox Hill Builders, Halstead Property, Heights Pizza, Hutchsinson Tree, Kumon, Merrill Lynch, Methodist Family Center, Moore Physical Therapy, Pure Barre Darien, TD Bank and Vavalas.
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Longstanding friends of the Darien Road Race provide significant donations of products and services. Friends of the Road Race include: Fleet Feet Stamford, Whole Foods, BMW, Darien Times, Crystal Rock, Palmers, Runners Roost and The Darien Boat Club. The Goose restaurant hosted the sponsor thank you and kick off gathering.
More info: 203-655-8775, erika.morro@communityfunddarien.org or DarienRoadRace.org.
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