Entry to the Ambulance Driver 5K costs between $0 and $49, making it an accessible local running option. Held on July 15, 2026, this 5K takes place at BADSONS Brewery in Derby, Connecticut, located at 251 Roosevelt Drive. The race starts at 6:00 PM, positioning it as an evening event. This is a straightforward running race offering a single 5K distance. If you're traveling to Derby for this event, you'll want accommodation near the brewery venue to minimize travel time before the evening start.
From the Race Organizer
🚑🏃♂️ Welcome back to the mean streets and hills of Derby! Join Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps for the 2026 Ambulance Driver 5K — a summer evening run packed with great swag, good friends, wings, and community pride. 📅 Race Date Wednesday, July 15, 2026 📍 Location BADSONS BREWERY 251 Roosevelt Dr Derby, Connecticut 🔥 Why Run This Race? Because where else can you run a 5K, earn a medal, eat wings, drink a beer, and support EMS and rescue services — all in one night? 🎽 What You Get With Registration • Short-sleeve technical race shirt (register early to guarantee your shirt) • 🏅 Finisher medal • 🎁 Goodie bag packed with swag • 💪 Bragging rights for surviving the Derby hills 🏆 Awards • Overall top first responder • Top first responder by division • 🆕 New for 2026: Age group awards 👟 Kids Fun Run – Returning for 2026 Back by popular demand! • 1/2 mile down-and-back course • Open to runners 12 and under • 🚒 Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2 • 🏅 All finishers receive a medal and a fire safety swag bag Post-Race Fun (Because You Earned It) • 🍺 Runners 21+ receive one free draft beer from BADSONS Brewery • 🍗 The first 250 registered runners receive 10 free wings from the Dew Drop Inn • 🎉 Official after-party at BADSONS Brewery • 🔥 Swing by the Dew Drop Inn after the race to grab your favorite wing flavors Course Extras • 🚰 Water stop on course • 💦 Optional sprinkler station to beat the July heat • 🇺🇸 Start and finish under an oversized Old Glory proudly provided by the Derby Fire Department Yes… it looks as cool as it sounds. 🎟️ Packet Pickup Skip race-day chaos and grab your packet early. 📆 Packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day. Future you will thank you for not pinning a bib on 30 seconds before the start 😅 Proceeds from the Ambulance Driver 5K support the operations, training, and lifesaving equipment of Derby’s Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps, proudly serving the community since 1948.
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Derby, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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When is Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery 2026 — Derby, CT?
Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery 2026 — Derby, CT takes place on July 15, 2026. The race is held in Derby, Connecticut.
Where is Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery 2026 — Derby, CT held?
Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery 2026 — Derby, CT is held at 251 Roosevelt Drive in Derby, Connecticut.
Where can I find hotels near Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery 2026 — Derby, CT?
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