2025 Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day Charity Fundraiser
Date
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Race options
Distances & registration
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1.5 Miles
closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4mo 13d 20h 52m left1.5-Mile Timed Fun Run
Closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $48.70
5 Mile
closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4mo 13d 20h 52m left5-Mile Timed Race
Closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $48.70
Race feel
Course surface
Road
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
143 finishers in 1.5 Miles
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
143 1.5 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
17:59
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 11:06.
People mix
More women
About 57% women and 43% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 1.5 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 143 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 17:59. The quicker front of the field averaged about 11:06. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 10:20 (male) and 10:34 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs1 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Top Overall | Unspecified | Top 5 | 10:51 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Miles | 2025 | 143 | 17:59 | 20:54 | 11:06 | 10:20 / 10:34 |
| 1.5 Miles | 2022 | 158 | 18:17 | 19:26 | 11:23 | 9:42 / 11:28 |
| 5 Mile | 2025 | 145 | 45:04 | 46:00 | 32:00 | 25:52 / 31:00 |
| 5 Mile | 2024 | 168 | 43:14 | 45:07 | 31:19 | 28:01 / 30:27 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
For 45 years, The Community Fund of Darien has brought the community together for the annual Darien Road Race & Family Fun Day . This beloved fall event features two races—a 1. 5-mile Timed Fun Run and a 5-mile Timed Race —plus family-friendly activities under a big tent.
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Every dollar raised supports essential youth and family social service programs in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford. Since 1951, The Community Fund of Darien has granted more than $29,000,000 to help provide our neighbors access to food, shelter, physical and mental healthcare, job training, and youth success programs. Your support improves the lives of our neighbors through grants to a network of over 35 vital, nonprofit health and human services organizations. Together, we can strengthen our community! How to participate: 1) REGISTER TO RUN! Challenge yourself with a 5-mile Timed Race or the 1. 5-mile Timed Fun Run. Aim to beat your personal best or enjoy a leisurely jog along the scenic route! Every step you take supports our neighbors. Thank you for running with purpose! Parking in and around Pear Tree Point Beach is limited. We encourage carpooling, biking, and walking! 2) REGISTER TO WALK! Take a stroll for a stronger community. Enjoy a walk around the loop or gather a group of friends to join you. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat and catch up while doing good. Bring the family – strollers are always welcome! 3) COME HANG OUT AT THE FAMILY ACTIVITY TENT! No registration necessary! Come cheer on and support the runners and walkers by joining us at the event. Enjoy family-friendly fun and activities under the tent. Your presence supports the cause and brings even more heart to race day. Early Bird Registration Begins June 1. Early Bird Pricing (06/01/2025 - 09/01/2025): 18+ years $45. 00 6 - 18 years $20. 00 0 - 5 years FREE! Regular Race Pricing (09/02/2025 - 09/20/2025): 18+ years $50. 00 6 - 18 years $25. 00 0 - 5 years FREE! Day of Race Pricing (09/21/2025): 18+ years $55. 00 6 - 18 years $30. 00 0 - 5 years FREE!