Race Features - 28th Annual Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run 6/22/08

June 22, 2008, 8:30 AM
Jennings Beach, Fairfield, Connecticut
June, 2008 "Race of the Month" - Runners World Magazine

Race Features & Details

Fairfield Half Marathon - Starting and finishing on Fairfield's Jennings Beach, the Half Marathon (13.1 mile) course winds past stately mansions, picturesque beaches and quaint bridges in Fairfield, Southport and Greenfield Hill.
Fairfield Five Kilometer - Starts and finishes at Jennings Beach. The course is flat and very fast. The 5K race starts ten (10) minutes after the Half Marathon.
Kid's Fun Run - A One Kilometer "Fun Run" for children starts immediately after the 5K. The course follows nearby residential streets and finishes on the beach.

ChampionChip Race Timing - Instant Results!

Post race party on the beach featuring: - Food and refreshments. - Live music. - Awards ceremony.

USATF sanctioned and certified.

Numerous digital clocks and split times.

Nine (9) water stations with 275 Girl Scouts.

GU2O served on the race course.

Medical personnel at finish and along course.

Six (6) water showers throughout the course.

Course entertainment.

Shower facilities at the beach.

Baggage check at the beach pavilion.

Free parking.

Sports Massage

2008 Divisions & Eligibility

5K & 1/2 Marathon

Men & Women 13 and under (5K only), 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 66-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Police/Fire Open Top 3 overall

Police/Fire Team Top 3 teams overall (3 per team)

1/2 Marathon Only

Open Team Top 3 male and female teams

Wheelchair Top finisher

Eligibility

Ages 14 and over for the Half Marathon

USATF membership required only if competing for prize money

2008 Half Marathon Prize Money (Subject to change)

Overall Finishers (Men's and Women's) $1,500, $1,000, $500, $300, $200

Connecticut Runners (Men's and Women's) $150, $100, $50

Course Record BONUS (Men's and Women's) $1,000

Course Records

Men John Yuda (2001) 1:02:39

Women Elaine Van Blunk (1993) 1:12:06

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2008 Entry Fees

Half Marathon $33.00 Before May 22 $35.00 May 22 - June 19 $40.00 After June 19

Five Kilometer (5K) $25.00 Before May 22 $27.00 May 22 - June 19 $30.00 After June 19

Kid's Fun Run $6.00 Before May 22 $8.00 May 22 - June 19 $10.00 After June 19

Complimentary Entry Runners who raise $100 or more for the CT Burns Care Foundation Camp for Severely Burned Children will receive a complimentary race entry and a special edition embroidered race shirt.
Make check payable to "CT Burns Care Foundation, Inc." and enclose with entry form prior to race day or donate and register online.

Registration

Online Registration has CLOSED!

Click HERE for Race Day Registration Information!

5K & 1/2 Marathon
Men & Women	13 and under (5K only), 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 66-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Police/Fire Open	Top 3 overall
Police/Fire Team	Top 3 teams overall (3 per team)
1/2 Marathon Only
Open Team	Top 3 male and female teams
Wheelchair	Top finisher
Eligibility
Ages 14 and over for the Half Marathon
USATF membership required only if competing for prize money

Overall Finishers (Men's and Women's)			$1,500, $1,000, $500, $300, $200
Connecticut Runners (Men's and Women's)			$150, $100, $50
Course Record BONUS (Men's and Women's)			$1,000
	Course Records
	Men	John Yuda (2001)	1:02:39
	Women	Elaine Van Blunk (1993)	1:12:06
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Half Marathon	$33.00 Before May 22	$35.00 May 22 - June 19	$40.00 After June 19
Five Kilometer (5K)	$25.00 Before May 22	$27.00 May 22 - June 19	$30.00 After June 19
Kid's Fun Run	$6.00 Before May 22	$8.00 May 22 - June 19	$10.00 After June 19
Complimentary Entry	Runners who raise $100 or more for the CT Burns Care Foundation Camp for Severely Burned Children will receive a complimentary race entry and a special edition embroidered race shirt. Make check payable to "CT Burns Care Foundation, Inc." and enclose with entry form prior to race day or donate and register online.