About 500 runners are expected for the 2015 Darien Road Race, starting at about 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at Pear Tree Point Beach (where it will also end up).
Runners can expect some fun and hope for an award and drivers in the area can expect temporary delays.
In an announcement Wednesday, Darien police (who gave the estimate of 500 runners) said: “Motorists and residents of the area are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Officers will be positioned along the route to facilitate the flow of traffic and the safety of the runners.”
Here’s most of the announcement, somewhat rewritten, from the race’s organizers, the Community Fund of Darien, which uses this event as a fundraiser:
Where it takes place and how to enter
Map of the 2015 Darien Road Race
The race route, which stretches along scenic waterfront roads, includes two events, a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) and a 1.5 mile fun run called “The Loop.” The 1.5 mile fun run starts at 1 p.m.; the 10K starts at 1:30 p.m. Following each race, awards will be presented to the runners with the fastest finish times.
There is a pre-entry registration fee of $40. Race day late registration fee is $45 for individuals over 12 and $15 for individuals 12 and younger. Register online or complete the entry form at The Community Fund of Darien, 701 Post Road, Darien.
Runners can pre-register and pick up their T-shirts and numbers on Friday, Sept. 11 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 12 (9 a.m. to 12 noon) at The Community Fund of Darien office, 701 Post Road, Darien.
Race day check-in and registration is at Pear Tree Point Beach from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We accept cash, credit cards, or personal check made payable to Darien Road Race.
Parking at Pear Tree Beach is limited. Access to the beach and road will be closed at 12:30 p.m. or when the lot is full. Runners are advised to look for off-site parking or car pool.
Thanks to …
From the Darien Road Race website
A previous race (from the Darien Road Race website)
Darien Road Race 2015 sponsors are: Gold sponsors include Eagle Point Credit Management, Tooher-Ferraris Insurance, Vineyard Vines and UBS. We thank our other sponsors: Baywater Properties, Christine Hamilton Hall, CST 50, Darien Lawn and Tree Care, Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien Sports Shop, Fox Hill Builders, Halstead Property, Heights Pizza, Hutchsinson Tree, Kumon, Merrill Lynch, Methodist Family Center, Moore Physical Therapy, Pure Barre Darien, TD Bank and Vavalas.
Friends of the Road Race, who “provide significant donations of products and services,” include: Fleet Feet Stamford, Whole Foods, BMW, Darien Times, Crystal Rock, Palmers, Runners Roost and The Darien Boat Club. The Goose restaurant hosted the sponsor thank-you and kick-off gathering.
More information
For more info, call: 203-655-8775 or email erika.morro@communityfunddarien.org or see the website, DarienRoadRace.org.