Date

Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 10:15 AM local time

Address

Branford Green - Corner of Montowese St & Main Street

 

Brief Description

Join over 2,000 participants on this scenic shoreline course starting on the Branford Green. The Branford Road Race is held on the weekend of the Branford Festival. The Branford Festival is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13, 14, 15. The weekend will be filled with FREE events for the whole family celebrating the shoreline community of Branford.

 

Support the James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Library is the community information resource for Branford and other local communities. It provides information, resources and programs to support life-long learning and enjoyment to enhance the quality of life for all. Please run or walk to support your library. We have setup an online donation link at http://www.active.com/donate/tjbml08.

 

Support The Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund

The Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund provides financial support to a high school senior who is entering the special education field. Nicole passed suddenly on November 15, 2006 from Viral Myocarditis. She was a past participant in the Branford Road Race. Please join her family and friends to run/walk to honor her memory. We have setup an online donation link athttp://www.active.com/donate/tndsf08.

 

Support The Sandra Ciccone Scholarship Fund

The Sandra Ciccone Scholarship Fund is a need based scholarship given to a Branford High School Senior who demonstrates academic achievement. Sandra, a frequent race participant, passed away eight years ago at age 22. Please join her family and friends to run/walk to honor her memory. We have setup an online donation link at http://www.active.com/donate/tscs08.

 

Support Connecticut National Guard Families

You can also raise money for Connecticut families with National Guard soldiers overseas. An online donation link at http://www.active.com/donate/ctngfi08.

 

BRR will collect items for Soldiers

Items will also be collected for our soldiers overseas. We ask you to bring the following items to the race to support our soldiers overseas: Pre-Paid Phone Cards, Dried Fruit and Mixed Nuts, Body Wipes and Lotions, Foot Powder, Action DVDs, Books, Small Stuffed Animals, Beef/Turkey Jerky, Hard Candy, Tooth Paste, Canned Pringles, Fritos, etc., Gum, Lip Balm, Dry Sweetened Drink Mixes, Razors, Edge Shaving Cream, Small Kleenex Packages. These items will be sent to our soldiers overseas.

 

On line registraion closes

June 12, 2008 12:00 am

 

Lowest Entry Fee Ends

Entry Fees go up May 16!

 

Awards

Awards given to top three race finishers in each division in the 5-mile race.

 

Aid Stations & Emergency Services

At least 4 water stations on 5-mile course. One water station on Health Walk and 5-mile courses. Ambulance in finish area.

 

Packet Pick Up

Sound Runner, 1088 Main Street, Branford (203)483-8222. June 13th and 14th: 10am - 6pm. Save time on race morning and pick up your race number and T-shirt early. Branford Town Green, June 15th: 8:30 am. Race numbers & T-shirts can also be picked up on race day.

 

Directions

From New London: I-95 to exit 54. Take left off exit and follow until street ends. Take left to Branford Green. From New Haven: I-95 to Exit 54. Take right off exit and follow above directions.

   

Additional Information

RUN OR WALK FOR A CAUSE!!

RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO THE BRANFORD ROAD RACE FOR DONATING/RAISING $100 OR MORE FOR ONE OF THE FOUR RACE CHARITIES!

The event has always had a family focus and this year we would like you to consider supporting a local cause. Donations will be accepted for the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund, the Sandra Ciccone Scholarship Fund or the Connecticut National Guard Foundation. Those contributing $100 or more to any of these charities will receive a complimentary race entry. Once you have donated or fundraised over $100, email jbsports@snet.net and we will forward you a password that will allow you to register on line without additional payment.

 

Registration Closed

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28th Annual Branford Road Race

RUN OR WALK FOR A CAUSE!!<p></p> RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO THE BRANFORD ROAD RACE FOR DONATING/RAISING $100 OR MORE FOR ONE OF THE FOUR RACE CHARITIES! <p></p> The event has always had a family focus and this year we would like you to consider supporting a local cause. Donations will be accepted for the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund, the Sandra Ciccone Scholarship Fund or the Connecticut National Guard Foundation. Those contributing $100 or more to any of these charities will receive a complimentary race entry. Once you have donated or fundraised over $100, email jbsports@snet.net and we will forward you a password that will allow you to register on line without additional payment.Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 10:15 AMSunday, June 15, 2008 @ 10:15 AMBranford Green - Corner of Montowese St & Main Street

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