11th Annual Milford Moves for Veterans 5K
About this race
The MILFORD BANK and the MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS event committee are excited to have you join us for our annual event! We look forward to seeing you again at our safe run & walk!
THE MILFORD BANK presents
11th Annual MILFORD MOVES FOR VETERANS
5K Run / Walk on Sunday, June 28, 2026
OUR RACE WEEKEND IS A WEEK AFTER FATHERS DAY!
We appreciate all of you who made it to our family-friendly event in the past.
Join us for a great fundraiser honoring our local Veterans & organizations that serve them.
All proceeds raised will be donated to Milford's Veterans groups: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA).
Please consider a donation of any amount to help our veterans in Milford.
We encourage all abilities to join us. You’ll love our course!
This event will be held in compliance with State of CT, city and health department guidelines.
- The 5k Run/Walk is bib chip-timed from the start & finish- you receive your ‘net’ time from ‘Last Mile Racing’
- All runners & walkers completing the entire 5k are eligible for prizes based on their time.
- Plenty of parking in nearby lots, at The Milford Bank on the green, and the parking lots behind Colony Grill
- There is no parking allowed on the 5k course
- A free Kids, safe “Run For The Flag” Fun Run- a non-competitive, 200-yard scamper for kids 10 and younger only - weather permitting. All kids receive a flag and medal at the finish.
- A special swag giveaway is guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.
- We will give out the “Most Patriotic Award” which could be identified at the start. So be prepared! Show off your stars and stripes!
REGISTRATION INFO-
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 350 people, so sign up before it’s too late! Don’t get shut out.
Online registration officially closes once we are full but will be open on Race Day if there is room.
There is NO PAPER REG/cash taken ON RACE DAY - all must be done online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION- includes shirt/swag & timing bib
Feb 3 - March 31 $33 age 19 & over; $22 age 18 & under
April 1 - June 20 $35 / $22
June 21 - June 28 $38 / $22
U.S. MILITARY and VETERANS are FREE unless we are sold out.
Military info required at checkout.
OUR SHORT DISTANCE KIDS RUN - FREE! Recommended for ages 10 & under
GIVEAWAY - A great short sleeve commemorative t-shirt with size guaranteed to pre-reg
by June 14. After that sizes/quantities “as available” and we could run out.
Later registration may result in a slightly different shirt than the on time pre-reg.
5k COURSE - https://onthegomap.com/s/pi3v9tb0
great water views, 90% flat, quiet roads, water table.
EVENT SCHEDULE
PICKUP DAYS -
FRIDAY June 26 from 3pm-5pm at the MILFORD BANK, 33 Broad St.
SATURDAY June 27- 9am - 11 am Bib Pick-up & swag.
The Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford CT
Late registration online only - see fees above
8:40 am Kids “Run For The Flag” FREE fun run
9:00 am 5K Run/Walk start
9:30 am Post event snacks, fluids & water,
1st place champion awards ceremony at Lisman Landing pavilion to follow
SPECIAL WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY GIFT CARDS to Top M, F & Nb Champions
WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY. 1st place age group GC AWARDS to all 19 & older groups.
Medals- to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all age groups & kids 18 & under.
Age groups: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (+ 80’s if prereg'd)
PLEASE NOTE- ALL 'age group' awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be given out ONLY at the finish line tent as soon as results are official.
There is NOT a ceremony or announcing for these awards.
WOODBRIDGE RUNNING COMPANY IS OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL
PARTICIPANTS WHO BRING IN THEIR BIB BY JULY 31ST!
SHIRTS ARE ALSO FOR SALE TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR VETERANS.
Purchase by 6/14 https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CT/Milford/MilfordMovesforVeterans5K $15!
With fixed costs and pre-payment of many items, this means we CANNOT under any conditions REFUND any registration fees (however, we can issue a credit to be allowed toward our 2026 event). Whether we are live or virtual our commitment to our Veterans will be maintained. We hope you can support this commitment and join us.
IMPORTANT DETAIL- There will be a 350 person limit for this 5k event. We need 200 people just to cover our fixed costs! We encourage everyone to donate any additional amount to the Milford Veterans.
WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR A SAFE START- If you are truly at a speedy running level (6-7min pace per mile or under) we urge you to be at the start early and ready to go at 9 am. This will avoid crowding on the course and help everyone to run more safely. ON THE COURSE- We ask you to stay safe, run on the left side of the road or as indicated. PLEASE be aware that roads are open and police may be on duty.
EVENT COORDINATION
The Milford Bank is proud to have a great team on their event board of directors. Lead by President of the MB, Jorge Santiago, along with Celeste Lohrenz, Shiela Daniel, Lynn Berube, and COO Peter Berube (also a Navy veteran) - we are excited to have you return for our salute to Milford Veterans.
Marty Schaivone is the race director and coordinator of more than 30 races in CT, including other events in town (Milford Hospital Mothers Day 5K) Colony Grill Hot Oil Run & Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many others in Fairfield County. MS Running Productions-available for event consulting & directing. Contact Marty at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com
SPONSOR & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
If you or your company would like to partner with us, please contact Celeste Logrenz at clohrenz@milfordbank.com
The Milford Bank, Member FDIC
Join fellow runners on June 16, 2019 for the 11th Annual Milford Moves for Veterans 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Milford.
Pick your distance
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5K Runner or Walker
100% of proceeds will benefit Veterans' groups of Milford Start your Father's Day celebration with us! *After the 5K, enjoy free pizza from the Colony Grill food truck! *Participants ages 21+ are invited to Colony Grill of Milford (only a 200-yard walk from the finish) for a free post-race beer or soft drink. *Other post-race refreshments include bagels, bananas, and fluids. *The 5k Run/Walk will be chip timed! *Plenty of parking will be available in lots, designated areas, side streets, in The Milford Bank and Colony Grill parking lots (no parking on the race course). *A specially designed shirt will be guaranteed to all entrants registered by June 3rd, 2019. *A free Kids “Run For The Flag” Fun Run - a non-competitive, 200-yard scamper for kids 12 and younger only - weather permitting. All kids receive a flag and medal at the finish - with a group photo to follow. AWARDS *Awards for top male & female finisher *Awards for top male & female Military or Veteran - NEW THIS YEAR - COLONY GRILL $1000 PRIZE / DONATION - $500 awarded to 1st place Veteran or Military Male & Female finisher to be donated to the charity of his/her choice. *Awards categories: Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under; 10-13; 14-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+ *All top finishers receive commemorative Dog Tag awards. *Most Patriotic Award: Show off your stars and stripes! REGISTRATION FEES & Info- REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 500 people, so sign up now, before it’s too late! *EARLY BIRD ONLINE Registration by April 30, 2019 $25 for ages 19 & over; $20 for ages 18 & under *Online Registration increases (May 1 - June 15): $30 for ages 19 & over; $25 for ages 18 & under *FREE for U.S. Military and Veterans now thru event date. Advanced (online) registration will officially close on June 13th at 8 pm. (Sorry, no registration on June 14th so that we can prep for pre-Reg pickup.) EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, June 15 Early Packet Pick-up & Registration 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Bib pick-up & registration with cash/check, if race hasn’t reached capacity The Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford (Tent outside) LATE Registration: $35 for ages 19 & over; $30 for ages 18 & under. Cash/check only if 500 limit not reached. SUNDAY June 16: 7:30-9:00 am Late registration (fees above) & packet pickup at Lisman Landing, Hewig St. 8:30 am Kids “Run For The Flag” fun run 9:00 am 5K Run/Walk race start 9:30 am Post-race party starts at Colony 10:00 am Awards RACE DIRECTOR Marty Schaivone is the coordinator of more than 45 races in CT, including the Milford Hospital Live Well 5K on Mother’s Day, The Park City Classic 5k & 10k in Bridgeport, the Colony Grill Hot Oil Run, Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield, the Great Pumpkin Classic at Trumbull High School, and many more races in Fairfield County. MS Running Productions is available for event consulting & directing. Contact Marty at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com. See the MSRP schedule at www.hitekracing.com/msrunning
5K Active U.S. Military or Veteran
Military Service Members and Veterans of all abilities are encouraged to join us to run or walk in support of Milford's Veteran charities. This year our dedicated partner - Colony Grill of Milford - has added a terrific prize package for the top male and female veteran/military participant. Each will receive $500 to donate to a charity of his/her choice. We look forward to presenting this new prize at our awards ceremony.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Milford in 2019, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Milford
11th Annual Milford Moves for Veterans 5K takes place in Milford, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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