Additional Information
The Fairfield Half Marathon was founded by Lt. Steve Lobdell in 1981. Since its inception the event has raised funds for numerous charities. The Fairfield Fire Department and the Town of Fairfield have supported the event from the beginning providing many in kind services; from traffic and emergency services on raceday to thousands of volunteer hours by firefighters.
Starting on Fairfield's Jennings Beach, the half marathon course winds its way past stately mansions, picturesque beaches and quaint bridges in Fairfield and Southport.
By 1987, the race began to attract national attention and U.S. Olympian Nancy Ditz became the first Olympian to compete in Fairfield.
Since then a number of U.S. and foreign Olympians have competed in the race.
D Tag timing will be used for this event.
The 1/2 Marathon starts at 8:30am.
The 5K starts at 8:40am.
The Kids race starts at 8:43 am
