Milford Trick Or Trot 5K To Raise Funds To End Homelessness

MILFORD, CT - Lace up your sneakers for the 13th Annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Lisman Landing in Downtown Milford. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the 3.2 mile scenic route through Milford. All proceeds go to the Beth-El Center to support its homeless shelter, food programs, and outreach efforts to assist those experiencing homelessness and hunger in the greater Milford shoreline and lower Naugatuck Valley areas.

The Trick or Trot 5K has been added to the Milford Road Runners 2024 Grand Prix series of twelve races. Chaz from WPLR's Chaz and AJ in the Morning will be master of ceremony for the event.

According to Jenn Paradis, Beth-El Center Executive Director, "The proceeds from Trick or Trot are critical for the Beth-El Center to keep struggling families, veterans and senior citizens sheltered, fed and safe this winter. We really appreciate everyone who comes out for this fun Halloween-themed event to raise money to support our emergency shelter and community food programs."

Check-in begins at 7:30am, the Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30am and the 5K shotgun start is at 9:00am. Registration fee is $37 for the first 150 registrants, $40 thereafter. For participants 18 and younger, the fee is $25. Register by October 13, 2024 to receive a free event t-shirt.

This is a family friendly event. Adults, children and pets are encouraged to wear costumes and prizes will be awarded. Post-race fun includes snacks, food trucks and music from The Elwoods.

The event is sponsored and organized by the law firm of Harlow, Adams, and Friedman, P.C. and Sikorsky Credit Union. Other major sponsors include Avangrid, KASASA Ltd, Omniseal Solutions, Racebook Consulting LLC, MAI Capital Management and Hoffman Fuel Inc.