Athletic Brewing Company Fairfield Road Races

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Location: Jennings Beach, 880 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Type: Run

Race feel

Run a challenging course, tackle a unique beer mile or Lucas Challenge, and celebrate at a lively beach party with live music.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

The Athletic Brewing Company Fairfield Road Races offer a vibrant running experience, including a 16.2-mile distance. Runners can challenge themselves with the unique Lucas Challenge, combining a Half Marathon and 5K, or participate in the fun Athletic Brewing Beer Mile. The event culminates in a lively post-race beach party featuring live music, food, beverages, and an awards ceremony. With cheer groups along the course and a commemorative finisher medal for the half marathon, it promises a memorable day by the beach.

What to expect

From the organizer

The Fairfield Road Races are June 6 & June 7, 2026.

Amenities include:

Certified courses with clocks at every mile. 11 water stations on half marathon course and 2 on 5k course. Extensive medical personnel both along the course and at the beach. Technical running shirts to all participants! Post-Race beach party with live music, a great assortment of food and beverages, vendors, awards ceremony and much more! Bands and cheer groups along half marathon & 5K courses. Commemorative half marathon finisher medal. Option to have race packet mailed to you prior to event if registered by May 29th (additional $15).

Early packet pick-up!

Fairfield University Bookstore · In Fairfield Center | 1499 Post Rd, Fairfield CT

Friday, June 5: 12 pm-6 pm (ALL RACES) Saturday, June 6: 10:30 am-4:30 pm (Half Marathon ONLY) Lucas Challenge : Half Marathon AND 5K! Can you run 16.2 miles in 24 hours? Register for the Lucas Challenge!

Athletic Brewing Beer Mile! Complete four laps, at the beginning of each lap, consume one non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing Beer, resulting in a total of four beers consumed throughout the race.

We look forward to seeing you at Jennings Beach!