The Holiday Run & Walk for Toys
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Event details
The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Lordship section of Stratford, Connecticut (10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, CT 06615). The event is limited to 250 participants and includes multiple age-specific events and a children’s fun run. Registration fees vary by age group. The race is hosted by The Little Pub of Stratford and proceeds and donations support the Sterling Community Center, a 501(c)(3). Toys collected at the event should be new, unwrapped, and suitable for ages 1 to 16. The event also coordinates with the Stratford P.A.L. for toy collection.
Distances and categories
- 5 km - open to ages 19 and over.
- 5 km - open to ages 1 to 18.
- Tykes fun run - roughly one tenth mile; open to ages 1 to 10.
Course, services and awards
The course is an accurately measured 5k (3.11 miles), described as flat and scenic with an out-and-back route along the water. The distance may be reduced if road or weather conditions require it for safety or at the request of police. Event swag includes a pair of "Joliday socks" for all participants; a special long-sleeve race shirt is available for advance purchase. Awards and prizes are given to male and female champions and top finishers in defined age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
