Groundwork Bridgeport and the Jerome Orcutt Youth Club are coming together to host the Seaside 5K Walk & Run at the historic Seaside Park on Saturday, October 22nd. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, the race will feature a professionally marked and measured route leaving from the Perry Memorial Arch and proceeding along the coast of the Long Island Sound.

We are planning this event as a way to get Bridgeport residents to get active and connect with one another, build a sense of community, and activate our public green spaces. Participants will be able to able to enjoy the beautiful views on this amazing course through Seaside Park, and after the walk/run there will be music and refreshments for all to enjoy while cooling down. 

As this is our inaugural 5K event, we are being assisted by CT race directing veteran Marty Schaivone of MS Running Productions, who has led over 375 races across his 32-year career including dozens in Bridgeport.

Prospective runners and walkers can register today at runsignup.com/Race/CT/Bridgeport, and all proceeds will be distributed evenly between Groundwork Bridgeport and the Orcutt club. The two organizations hope that this event will continue to grow and become an annual institution in Bridgeport.

Link to 5K route map

To volunteer at this event click here

For questions about this event: hello@groundworkbridgeport.org