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Knights Of St. Patrick Tommy Sullivan 5k Race Kicks Off In Branford

The Knights Of St. Patrick in New Haven, which is the oldest continuously run Irish society in CT, holds its 8th annual race April 27.

According to race director John Tolbert, the course is a combination of road and trail on Chestnut Street and the scenic Branford Supply Pond.
According to race director John Tolbert, the course is a combination of road and trail on Chestnut Street and the scenic Branford Supply Pond. ( Knights Of St. Patrick )

BRANFORD, CT — Sunday April 27, the streets of Branford will welcome runners, walkers and dogs for the Knights of St. Patrick Tommy Sullivan 5k Race.

The race steps off and ends in the parking lot of Tommy Sullivan’s at 240 North Main St. in Branford.

Race day registration and check in starts at 8 a.m., with a step off of 9 a.m.

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According to race director John Tolbert, the course is a combination of road and trail on Chestnut Street and the scenic Branford Supply Pond.

Now in its 8th year, the Knights of St. Patrick Tommy Sullivan 5k race benefits the Knights of St. Patrick which is the oldest continuously run Irish society in Connecticut.

Find out what's happening in Branfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Located in New Haven, the Knights of St. Patrick is a 501 C3 cultural and educational organization that promotes and preserves the Irish heritage while serving the Greater New Haven community.

Race organizers will be collecting new socks and underwear for Columbus House New Haven.

To register for the race, click here. Race day registration is also available on site for $35.

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