5K Directions and Parking
From New York and West: Approximately 25 minutes from NY/CT border. Take I-95 to exit 21 Mill Plain Rd. Turn right and travel .2 miles turning left onto US1 (Post Rd.). Travel 1.4 miles on US1 turning right onto South Benson Rd. Proceed one mile south to Jennings Beach.
From New Haven and East: Approximately 25 minutes from New Haven. Take I-95S to exit 23, Kings Highway. Go straight for 3/4 mile, then turn left onto South Benson Road. Proceed one mile south to Jennings Beach.
1/2 Marathon Directions, Parking, Transportation, Lodging, Events Information
From New York and West: Approximately 25 minutes from the NY/CT border. Take I-95N to exit 21, Mill Plain Road. Go right off the exit, travel 2/10 mile then turn left immediately before the railroad bridge into the railroad station parking lot. Convenient 5-minute shuttle service to and from the start area.
For GPS and online map services, the Railroad Station parking entrance is located at 40 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824, 41.143243,-73.263595. Click for Google Map
From New Haven and East: Approximately 25 minutes from New Haven. Take I-95S to exit 23, Kings Highway. Go straight for 3/4 mile, then turn left onto South Benson Road. Proceed one mile south to Jennings Beach.
For GPS and online map services, the Jennings Beach entrance is located at 920 S. Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, 41.143497,-73.23606. Click for Google Map
Parking
Parking is extremely limited and vehicles remaining at the beach after the event are subject to a parking fee. We encourage participants to plan to arrive in Fairfield before 7:00 a.m. Depending upon traffic and parking lot conditions, cars arriving after 7:10 AM may be directed to alternate parking areas at the discretion of Fairfield Police and/or race officials.
We strongly urge participants to car pool or take Metro-North.
Train Service
Take Metro North's New Haven Line to Fairfield Station.
For current Metro-North timetables & schedule information,Click Here.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the train station/Mill Plain road parking lot is provided. A short 5 minute ride gets you to the beach.
Note: The last shuttle leaves the beach area at 12:30 p.m.
Area Accommodations
Inn at Fairfield Beach (203) 255-6808 (one block from 12.5 mile marker)
Fairfield Inn by Macy (203) 255-0491 (not affiliated with Marriott)
Best Western Black Rock Inn (203) 659-2200 (2.3 miles from start - new 2006)
Westport Inn (800) 446-8997 (12 minutes, 4.1 miles from start)
Trumbull Marriott (800) 228-9290 (18 minutes, 10.6 miles from start)
Merritt Parkway Motor Inn (203) 259-5264 (16 minutes, 5.4 miles)
Bridgeport Holiday Inn (203) 334-1234 (next to I-95 and Metro-North)
Southport Delemar (203) 259-2800 (8 minutes, 3.4 miles from start)
Hilton Garden Inn, Shelton (203) 447-1000 (20 minutes/14 miles from start)
Holiday Inn Express, Shelton (203) 925-5900 (22 minutes/14.3 miles from start)
Area Attractions, Events & Dining
For a free "Getaway Guide" and complete listings of area lodging, attractions and events, please visit the Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has a list of local restaurants. For photos and Information about the Beach and area Parks and Recreation, visit the Connecticut Coastal Access Guide.
