Greater Danbury Gears Up for Half Marathon
Runners, on your marks, and get set for the Greater Danbury Half Marathon and 5K, which is happening this Sunday.
Over 1,000 runners cross the finish line every year at the annual running of Connecticut’s Faxon Law Greater Danbury Road Races Half Marathon & 5K.
The event, which kicks off at the Danbury War Memorial is this Sunday, April 3, features a half marathon, 5K, and the Union Savings Bank Kids Fun Run. The courses are flat and fast as you run through Danbury, Bethel, and Redding. Enjoy a post-race party with food, refreshments, live music, awards ceremony, and more.
Free kids fun run entry for Danbury residents courtesy of Union Savings Bank.
Raceday Schedule:
7:30am: Packet pick-up and late registration
9:00am: Union Savings Bank Kids Fun Run Start (1/2 mile)
9:15am: Half Marathon Start
9:25am: 5K Start
9:40am-12:00pm: Post-Race Party!
10:30am: 5K Awards
11:15am: Half Marathon Awards
Awards: Top three finishers in each age division for both races. Men’s and women’s divisions: 12 & under (5K only), 13-19 (5K only), 19 & under (Half Marathon only), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Prize Money (half marathon only):
Open Male & Female
1st: $200
2nd: $100
3rd: $50
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