The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
When is The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge?
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Southport, CT.
What distances does The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge offer?
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge offers 4 events: Kids' Fun Run, 3k Walk, 5k Run, Virtual Adult Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 3k Walk | 3.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 5k Run | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual Adult Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
How much does The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge cost?
Registration for The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge held?
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is held in Southport, CT at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club.
About The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Last year, our incredible participants and sponsors raised over $182,000 to Fairfield County local non profit organizations.
Registration Includes:
✔️ The 39th Annual BTCC T-shirt
✔️ A heavy goodie bag filled with treats and gifts from local and sustainable partners
✔️ A raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes after the race! (Must be present to win)
🏅 Additional prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (for running participants only).
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Race management provided by MS Running Productions. Timing services for the 5K is provided by The Last Mile Racing.
Giveaway Pick-up Options
Each person registered will receive a GOODIE BAG & T-SHIRT!
Early pick up for these items is on Saturday, the day before our race date at 9:00am- 12:00pm (EST) at Bigelow Tea: 201 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825 at the front entrance. PLEASE REFER TO OUR MAIN PAGE FOR THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE.
You can also pick up your items on race day at Wakeman's Boys and Girls Club: 385 Center St Southport, CT 06890.
Kid Fun Run Details
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Parking Day Of Event
Please do not park in the church lots - there will be a designated area of the Southport RR Station Northbound lot off Center St where ONLY Church parking is allowed. The rest of the lot to the left- closer to the tracks- is open for participant parking. There are over 100 spaces there.
On the Northbound RR Station lot there are another 50 spaces.
There are local business lots on Jelliff Lane- next to I95 North (ie: M & T Bank) that have many spaces.
There are surrounding side streets that are not part of the race that can be used as well.
There is no parking on the streets of the course- for ex. Center St, Rinnell between Center and Spruce, Spruce, and Westway.