About the 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
This is a fundraiser race supporting local nonprofits, organized with professional race management and timing. The course runs through Southport streets, including Center Street and the surrounding neighborhood roads, with those same streets closed to parking on race day to keep things clear for runners.
Packet pickup is available the morning before the race at the Bigelow Tea facility in Fairfield, and again on race morning at the Boys and Girls Club on Center Street. Parking is in the commuter rail station lot off Center Street, with additional spaces in nearby business lots on Jelliff Lane.
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Distances & Start Times
5K9/27/2026 10:00$38
3K9/27/2026 10:10$38
1 Mile9/27/2026 09:00$15
5K9/27/2026 09:00$30
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