Amber Room Run From The Sun 5K
- The Amber Room Colonnade
- 1 Stacey Rd Danbury, CT 06811, Danbury, CT 06811 United States
- Phone
- (203)481-5933
Additional Information
The following is from a press release from the Amber Room:
Ann's Place Mission: Ann's Place provides comfort and support to people living with cancer and to their loved ones. We inspire people to create solutions which will strengthen and sustain them.
Fundraise-Race for Hope: Support local cancer patients and their loved ones by collecting at least $100 or more in pledges.
- Those who raise $100+ receive a free race entry.
- Those who raise $250+ will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $200 Woodbridge Running Company gift certificate.
Create your personal fundraising page, join or create a fundraising team, or sponsor a runner/walker at www.crowdrise.com. You can also visit www.annsplace.org (then click on EVENTS).
The Amber Room Colonnade: In Danbury, is tucked away in a serene and private country club setting, among acres of lush manicured landscape, beautiful flower gardens, water fountains and naturally tranquil surroundings.
Run or Walk: Bring your friends and coworkers to run in the 7th annual event. Run or walk a challenging race then kick back and enjoy the party!
Free Entry: Raise $100 or more for Ann's Place and receive free race entry! Email maggie@jbsports.com once you have raised $100 for a refund of your entry or to get a free registration code. Note, registering to become a fundraiser does not register you for the race!
Post Race Party: After the race unwind and enjoy a post race outdoor barbeque, ice cold beverages, live music and much more!
Race Course: Certified 5K (3.1 miles) course runs from the Amber Room to Candlewood Lake and back. Passes scenic water views, stately homes, and lake communities.
Race Tech-Shirts: Technical running shirts to first 350 entrants. Cotton shirts to all remaining pre-registered entrants and the first 100 raceday entrants.
Race Application: Save postage and register online here: www.jbsports.com
- Before 7/16: $28
- 7/16-8/12: $30
- Raceday (If Available): $32
Schedule:
- August 7: Last day to main entries.
- August 12: Last day to register online.
- August 13: Amber Room Colonnade: 4:30 PM: Packet pick-up and raceday registration (if available). 6:30 PM: 5K starts. 6:45 PM: Post race cookout & entertainment. 7:15 PM: Awards.