Sound Tigers 5K Run or Walk for Cancer

BRIDGEPORT—The Fifth Annual Sound Tigers 5K Run or Walk presented by Subway will take place this Sunday, Oct. 6, with proceeds benefitting The American Cancer Society, Seymour Pink & The Get In Touch Foundation. The course will begin and end at the Webster Bank Arena and will take participants along Long Island Sound through Seaside Park. The Sound Tigers 5K Run/Walk will commence at 9 a.m. It will be preceded by the Sound Tigers Kids Club Run (weather permitting) around the outside of the arena at 8:45 a.m.
 
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement unites communities to support each other. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the U.S. and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death among women. We honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds as we take steps closer to a world without breast cancer. With the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer, we’re delivering breakthrough breast cancer research, supporting patients and caregivers through every step of their cancer journey, and so much more. We encourage all 5K participants to also join us on Sunday, October 20th at Sherwood Island State Park for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Fairfield County. To join the walk, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/FairfieldCountyCT or call 203.563.1513. For cancer information and support, go to Cancer.org or call 1.800.227.2345. 

The Get In Touch Foundation is non-profit specifically focused on providing free and accessible information, empowering all to make breast health simple, appropriate, and routine. It is an established local organization with a global reach. The Daisy Wheel tool educates on the 8 simple steps of how to perform a breast self-exam. 

Seymour Pink works to support breast cancer patients and their families to help them maintain balance as they undergo treatments.  Seymour Pink currently serves thirty-nine communities in Connecticut including Shelton, Derby, Trumbull, and Monroe.  They continue to expand and add additional towns into their network of support.  Their budget comes completely from donations, and they are a completely volunteer based organization.  Seymour Pink has raised over $2 million dollars in the fight against Breast Cancer, has made substantial donations to Yale Smilow Cancer Institute and Hewitt's Breast Cancer Center at Griffin Hospital, and has awarded several scholarships to local high school students whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer.

Cost to participate is as follows:
$35 for adults
$25 for 18 and under

PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be available on Sunday, October 6th beginning at 7:30 a.m.

AWARDS

Men's and Womens Champions: Special Prize Certificates Tickets to future Sound Tigers games
The chance to participate in the ceremonial puck drop at the Sound Tigers game.
Top three M & F in age groups: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K COURSE Click here to view the course map.

Refund and Transfer Policy

Consistent with the running industry standard all entry fees are NON-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event. Bib numbers are NON-transferable. The selling and/or giving away of a bib number is not allowed and will result in disqualification of both the original bib owner and the runner using the bib number. Both runners will be prohibited from participation in this event for a minimum of two years. Transferring or accepting another bib not only delays our emergency services, it also affects the results of every participant.

Severe Weather & Cancellation Policy: This event is being held rain or shine. Weather forecasts are tracked for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, snow, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on our web site and social media pages to alert participants of possible changes. We will also do our best to send an e-blast to all pre-registered registrants that have supplied us with a viable email address. Severe weather or a forecast to become severe during the event could change the race start time. This event could be postponed or canceled. No Refunds given if the event is delayed, postponed, or canceled due to severe weather or by direction of Facility Directors, Park Services, Police, or State Officials.

FREE PARKING is available in the flat lot across the street from the Arena on the day of the race.

PHOTOS will be available on soundtigers.com and social media. Finish photos and video will be available with event results.

NON-RUNNERS (Family): Additional discounted game tickets are available by calling 203-345-2300 ext. 7.

RACE DIRECTOR

Marty Schiavone—Since 1991 MS Running Productions has been involved with charity events. MSRP also directs other races in Bridgeport- The Park City Classic 5k & 5 miler May 26, Jason Albarelli Memorial 5k June 7, Run for the Rock 5k June 9, Habitat for Humanity 5k Oct 12, and over 40 more in Connecticut.

Information and registration for these & all MSRP events can be found on www.runsignup.com
MSRP directed events raised over $250,000 last year. The 2019 schedule can be seen at www.hitekracing.com/msrunning.

—Staff Reports

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