Shamrock Sprint to benefit The John Patrick Flanagan Foundation

  This race is a fundraiser to benefit the John Patrick Flanagan Foundation, a local non-profit founded in 2009 in memory of John Flanagan who lost his battle with cancer at the age of 44. JPFF's mission is to help vulnerable children and families by supporting charities that provide the direction, education, and a healthy environment that vulnerable children and families need to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We have enabled nearly 5,000 inner-city children to go on field trips to the CT Audubon Society in Fairfield as part of the John Patrick Flanagan Trailblazers program. We've funded programs and college preparation assistance for inner-city teens, helped economically disadvantaged immigrant women and children learn English and life skills, helped children battling cancer, have supported children affected by HIV/AIDS, and sponsored volunteer attorneys who work to place children in safe permanent homes and given scholarships to children who have a financial need as well as children who have lost a parent to cancer.
Thank you for your support for the John Patrick Flanagan Foundation.
JPFF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Tax ID number 26-4783810.
For more information about JPFF, visit our website www.jpff.org.   EVENT FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
Our 'chip-timed' 5k event takes place in Greenfield ‘Hill’ but our 3.1 Mile course is not hilly! The gently rolling course is shaded on tree-lined streets, going past sweeping stone walls, horses, and open spaces. It is a truly picturesque setting!   The Shamrock Sprint is hosted on-site at the CT Audubon Nature Center. After you're finished we encourage you to walk through the great trails on the Audubon property. It is a perfect cool-down activity with friends, family or on your own to enjoy the native flora and fauna. CT Audubon memberships are available! Stay for the after-race party for great food and lots of fun. This event will be held rain or shine. 

Shamrock Sprint Event Schedule: Sunday 6/11, cut-off date for guaranteed shirt size. 
After that sizes will be ‘if available’ and may be gone by 6/23. Friday 6/23,  from 4:30 - 7 p.m.  Bib pick up - at soundRUNNER 1596 Post Road, Fairfield. 
A 20% discount for all entrants that day! 
Avoid the lines on Saturday & join us to pick up your bib and race shirt.   Saturday 6/24 at the CT Audubon Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT  7:30    Bib pickup opens.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION IF SOLD OUT- online reg only if space remains. 
8:55    Check-in closes
9:00    5K Race & 5K walk start
9:30    Post-race party
10:15  Awards ceremony  Registration- $35 for adults 19 and over, $25 for 14 & under.
Increase to $40/$30 June 23 & 24. Register early!

 

The 5k is timed by the B-Tag RFID (chip) system.   AWARDS
Special prizes and awards will be distributed to the overall champions. Awards to the top 3 in each age group: 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Medals for all child participants.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities are available:
For sponsorship details, please contact mauraalmy@gmail.com  
Click here to view the racecourse. The course will be marked with flour arrows on the road, turning signs, cones & mile markers. Police are on duty but roads are open. The race will start and finish at the CT Audubon Society Center on Burr St. in the Greenfield Hills section of Fairfield. 
  ENTRY INFORMATION RACE AND WALK FEES ARE THE SAME 
Newly designed - t-shirts - for all Pre-Reg Runners and as available on Race Day.

Remember it is illegal to give or transfer a bib to anyone else. Doing so will disqualify both people and void any & all claims against the event & its personnel. Using someone else's bib number could delay emergency response teams and compromise the safety of the participant. It will also affect the results of others in the race   Sorry, but dogs are not allowed on Audubon property. Bicycles are not allowed on the course. Carpooling is encouraged. Please park along Burr Street in designated areas only and on Midlock Road across the street from the CT Audubon Nature Center building. DO NOT PARK ON BURR ST PAST OUR START- it is narrow and will compromise the safety of our course.