Run for Wishes 5K Benefitting MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT 2026 — Stratford, CT
Date
August 9, 2026
Location
Stratford, CT
Venue
10 Washington Parkway
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $40.00
Events
STAR 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 5K (21 & over), STAR 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes 5K (20 & under), STAR 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes Kids Fun Run
STAR 99.9 and The Surfside Hotel invites you to Run for Wishes with a 5K run or walk raising money for MAKE-A-WISH® CONNECTICUT The Star 99.9 & the Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes is hosted by The Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course! Join us Sunday, August 9th for a great morning of fun, food & froth, followed by even more fun at the Little Pub. Run or walk our beautiful 5K (3.11mi) course overlooking Long Island Sound. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888 Sponsored by CONNOISSEUR MEDIA, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub, this event will have a strict cutoff at 250 people . Register early, enjoy the beach, the views, run/walk or saunter on our very flat and scenic roads. Once finished enjoy the snacks & adult beverages (21+ only). Plenty of N/A options available too. Classic t-shirts size guaranteed by 7/26 (after that 'as available' and we could run out! Don't be disappointed). If you re
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Stratford, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
