
September 6th, 2025
Stratford Short Beach
1 Dorne Dr, Stratford, CT
Run. Walk. Crawl.
What is the Sterling Down & Dirty 5k?
The Sterling Down and Dirty 5K Obstacle Race is a family-friendly, obstacle-filled, mud run through Stratford Short Beach every September.
Run, walk or crawl your way to the finish line - as you get sweaty, sandy, dirty, and wet along the way! Best of all you are in it to win it for Sterling House.
All proceeds will benefit our programs and services, as well as members of our Resource Connection Program.
First Wave: 8:30 am - Last Wave: 10:30 am
Impact
$250,000 has been raised toward programs, services, & financial aid
300+ people, families, & children participate each year
Volunteer
Join us for race day as a volunteer! Become an Obstacle Facilitator or Course Guide- email Cathy Huda at chuda@sterlingcc.org for more information!
Fundraise
Use your individual runner link to raise money for Sterling Community Center and win the below prizes! Deadline: Sept 3rd
$100 SHCC Swag Treasure Box
$250 SHCC Hat (Beanie or Trucker)
$500 Apparel
(Hoodie, Sweatshirt, … your choice!)
$1000 Free entry to next year’s race
Most Raised All of the above!

Become a Sponsor
Promote Team Building, Health & Wellness, and Staff Comradery
your employees get a promo code for a discounted registration rate with your sponsorship!
please contact John Chamberlain at jchamberlain@sterlingcc.org
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$5,000
8 Complimentary Runner Registrations
40% Discount on Additional Registrations
Remarks from a company rep at the event
Exclusive onsite branding
Premium sponsor social post
& All Sponsor Benefits Below
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$2,500
6 Complimentary Runner Registrations
20% Discount on Additional Registrations
Remarks from company rep at event
Premium sponsor social post
& All Sponsor Benefits Below
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$1,000
4 Complimentary Runner Registrations*
10% Discount on Additional Registrations
Logo on email promotions
& All Sponsor Benefits Below
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$500
2 Complimentary Runner Registrations
Logo Printed on Race Shirt
Logo on onsite event assets
Logo/Link on event website
Opportunity to include Promotional Material in Swag Bag