Ambulance Driver 5K at BADSONS Brewery

‍♂️ 4th Annual Ambulance Driver 5K – 2027

The Hills Are Calling… Again!

Welcome back to the mean streets of Derby, Connecticut! The Storm Engine Company Ambulance & Rescue Corps is thrilled to bring you the 4th Annual Ambulance Driver 5K – where the pavement is hot, the hills are hotter, and the vibes are absolutely legendary.

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening of running, great friends, awesome race swag, cold drinks, legendary wings, and community spirit. Whether you're chasing a personal record, repping your first responder agency, or just trying to survive Derby's notorious hills, this race has got your number!

 Race Information

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

 BADSONS Brewery 251 Roosevelt Drive Derby, Connecticut

 Why Run the Ambulance Driver 5K?

Where else can you tackle a challenging 5K, earn a unique finisher medal, dive into some of Connecticut's best wings, grab a cold beer, and support your local EMS and rescue organization – all in one unforgettable night?

Four years in, we've cracked the code: Derby's hills don't get any easier, but the after-party? That's where the real magic happens.

 Registration Includes

Short-sleeve technical race shirt (snag yours early – they go fast!)

 Custom 2027 finisher medal featuring this year's HazMat theme

 Unlimited bragging rights for conquering the Derby hills

 One complimentary BADSONS draft beer for runners 21 and older

 Ten complimentary Dew Drop Inn wings for the first 250 registered runners

 Race Awards

We're proud to celebrate our runners and the first responders who serve our communities.

Overall top first responder

Top first responder in each division

Age group awards

Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, military members – this is your moment to represent!

 Kids Fun Run – Back for 2027!

Our popular Kids Fun Run makes a triumphant return!

½-mile down-and-back course

Open to children ages 12 and under

Hosted by the members of Storm Engine Company #2

 Finisher medal for every participant

 Fire safety swag bag for every finisher

A perfect way to spark the next generation's love of running, fitness, and our local first responders!

 The After-Party

Let's be real – some of you are absolutely here for the wings and beer. We salute you.

After you cross that finish line, stick around BADSONS Brewery for our official post-race celebration. Great beer, live music, food, friends, and plenty of war stories about those legendary Derby hills. And don't forget to swing by the iconic Dew Drop Inn for your favorite wing flavors!

We're cooking up something special for 2027 – expect even bigger, better entertainment and food to keep the celebration rolling.

 On-Course Experience

 Water stations along the course

 Cooling station