The SURFSIDE HOTEL and WICC invite you to the kickoff event for the "Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth" The BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K - our inagural event is hosted by the Surfside Hotel & Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. Our venue overlooks Long Island Sound as does most of the course! We are not sure if there will be a BLUE Moon- but this evening run/walk will be a great one. For decades people have been "Singing the blues..." but that won't happen here! It will be a great Tuesday night of fun, food & froth, followed by a scenic sunset.

Run or walk our beautiful 5k (3.11mi) course overlooking Long Island Sound where the actual "Greatest Bluefish Tournament On Earth" will be taking place on Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25. https://www.bluefishtournament.com/

Sponsored by the SURFSIDE HOTEL & Presented by the LITTLE PUB this event will have a strict cutoff at 250 people (but unlimited Bluefish if you decide to bring one). Arrive early, enjoy the beach and views, run/walk or saunter our very flat and scenic out and back roads, followed by snacks & adult beverages (21 & over only). Plenty of N/a fluids available too. Size guaranteed classic t-shirts (by 8/10- after that 'as available), swag, awards, and more. We encourage ALL abilities- everyone completing the full 5k is eligible for awards based on their computer time. First place finishers overall and in M/F age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (and 80's if pre registered). Second & third place will be added based on pre-reg numbers. Join us as we support our charity partner- Soundwaters https://soundwaters.org/

Why SoundWaters?

Because at SoundWaters we believe through education we can protect and preserve Long Island Sound. Every day, on land and at sea, we educate and inspire children from all backgrounds to understand, value and protect our precious resource of Long Island Sound.

When we engage children in rigorous and dynamic hands on science that connects them to the Sound in a meaningful way, their perspective will be forever changed and they will become better students and lifelong environmental stewards who actively protect Long Island Sound.

SoundWaters is the #1 choice of schools that study Long Island Sound.

Produced by MS Running Productions. Marty Schaivone directs over 30 events a year, including seven in conjunction with the Little Pub