Faxon Law New Haven Road Race By The Numbers
The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race events — made possible by title sponsor Faxon Law Group, for which Newtown’s Joel Faxon is a partner — took place on Labor Day, September 5. This included a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire kids fun run, and the 20K USATF National Championship. For complete results, visit newhavenroadrace.org.
From 0 to 40,550, there are more than 50 number-based factoids that tie in with the longstanding event, according to a Faxon Law New Haven Road Race press release, including:
*0: Cost for New Haven children to enter the Town Fair Tire Kids Fun Run and cost for all activities in the ACES Kids Zone.
*8: Runners who have competed in every New Haven 20K or Half Marathon; Bib number of WTNH meteorologist Gil Simmons running the 5K.
*9: Water stations on the race courses.
*14: Bands along race courses and in finish area.
*19: Years Faxon Law Group has been the event’s title sponsor.
*32: Years served as 20K National Championship (longest running US National Championship).
*45: Years race has been in existence.
*49: Percent of female participants (30 years ago it was only 30% female).
*51: Percent of male participants.
*86: Portable toilets on the New Haven Green on race day.
*850: Cups of yogurt served after the race.
*1,000: Gallons of water served after the race.
*1,600: Bananas served after the race.
*4,000: Hot dogs served after the race by Park New Haven.
*7,000: Race T-shirts.
*9,000: Money won by first male and female 20K finishers.
*36,000: Biodegradable water cups used at race.
*40,550: Prize purse awarded to top 20K finishers.