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Tommy Sullivan's 5K

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Branford, CT
240 North Main Street, 06405
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A charming 5K run or walk in Branford, CT, featuring scenic pond views, a mixed-terrain course, and a chance to support local animal welfare.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Tommy Sullivan's 5K, a welcoming run or walk through Branford, CT. This event offers a unique course that blends road and scenic trail sections around the Branford Supply Pond. It's an opportunity to enjoy a mild spring day outdoors, with the added charm of pets being welcome on the course. Your participation also supports a good cause, as race day donations benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

What to expect

  • Experience a 5K on a unique course, part road and part scenic trail.
  • Pets are welcome to join you on your run or walk.
  • Compete for age group awards and contribute to a local animal shelter.

Standout details

  • Pets Welcomed!
  • Part Road/Part Trail course
  • Scenic Branford Supply Pond
  • Supports Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

Perks & features

  • Awards

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $30.00

    Opens Nov 24, 2025, 11:42 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $30.00

    Opens Nov 24, 2025, 4:25 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

5K Run or Walk - Pets Welcomed!

50/50 Part Road/Part Trail in the scenic Branford Supply Pond

Preregistration $30 though 3/31/2026

$35.00 from 4/01/2026 to 4/11/2026

$38.00 4/12/2026 to 4/18/2026

$40.00 Race Day Registration

Ten Year Age Group Awards

T-Shirts  to first 100 Registered

* T-SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEED ONLY FOR THOSE REGISTERED BY 3/31/2026

Start and Finish at Tommy Sullivan's  - 240 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405

PARKING AVAILABLE IN TOMMY SULLIVAN CAFE LOT

Collecting Race Day donations for Branford's Dan Cosgrove Animal shelter  - food, treats, toys

Race Director - John Tolbert (203) 804-3205      tolbert.j@comcast.net

This event is put on the Knights of St. Patrick, 1533 State Street, New Haven, CT

https://knightsofstpatrick.org/

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