Sunday, September 28, 2025 (Rain or Shine)
Mill River Park, Stamford
On-site Registration Begins at 8 AM
Race Kicks Off at 9 AM

Ready, Set, Go!

The SPEF 5K Walk & Run is back—bigger, better, and more impactful than ever. From seasoned runners to families out for a stroll, every participant plays a role in building brighter futures for local students.

Chase a personal best, walk with friends, or cheer on your kids—you’ll be part of something greater than the finish line. Together, we can create change that lasts far beyond race day.

Run. Walk. Support. Empower.

5K Registration
SPEFY’s Fun Run Registration
Sponsorships

Early bird pricing available through September 5.

$30+fees ($40+fees)

FREE for Stamford Public School Students.

🎉 Event Highlights:

  • 🏃 Timed 5K Race & Community Walk

  • 🏅 Finisher Medals (New this year!)

  • 🧒 SPEFY’s Fun Run – a shorter, fun-filled course with surprises for kids 12 & under

  • 🎪 Enrichment Expo – enjoy activities, raffles, giveaways, and special promotions from local organizations and businesses (New this year!)

  • 👕 Free SPEF T-shirt with registration

  • 🎶 Music, food, games, and more fun for the whole family!

Register or Start Fundraising Today

💙 New This Year: Our 500 x $150 Fundraising Campaign

This year, we’re on a mission to raise $75,000 to support SPEF’s vital programs—from mentoring and literacy to college readiness and beyond.
We’re asking each of our 500 participants to fundraise or donate $150 or more to help us reach this goal.

🎯 Fundraising Incentives:

    • Raise $150 – Your registration fee is waived!
    • Raise $250 or more – Get your name or team name printed on the official commemorative race T-shirt!

    Every step you take and every dollar you raise fuels opportunities for thousands of Stamford students.

 2024 SPEF 5K WINNERS

Overall 

Female: Bianca Parrotta (19:18.44)
Male: Matthew Laskowski (19:16.96)

Under 12 

Female: Isabel Flores (35:51.07)
Male: John Janusaitis (22:57.75)

12-15

Female: Astrid Moquete-Blomstrom (23:12.64)
Male: Al Almeida (20:33.65)

 16-18

Female: Sara Parrotta (24:18.41)
Male: Angelo Carella (24:18.41)

Results

19-30

Female: Stephanie Roones (25:31.17)
Male: Kenneth Ramos (22:14.79)

 Over 30

Female: Jennifer Guhl (24:36.41)
Male: Scott Clayton (21:04.66)

We are grateful for our 2025 SPEF 5K Sponsors

Highlights of the 2024 SPEF 5K Walk & Run included:

The 2024 MarcUS for Change Spirit Award was presented to Westhill High School

Spirited performances by the Stamford High and Westhill High Cheer Teams

Stamford Running Club’s founder AJ Schrag warmed up the walkers and runners before they hit the course!

Students under 12 participating in our newly added SPEFy Fun Run

Donate

If you did not have the opportunity to support SPEF with a donation, there’s still time. Please consider making a donation.