The Beach Area Runs
Fairfield’s Beach Area is a flat, suburban neighborhood and its proximity to downtown Fairfield, the train station, and, of course, the beaches makes it popular for families of all ages. The Beach Area has been transformed in the past several years as small, one-story ranch-style houses have been replaced by much larger two and three-story homes designed to withstand flooding from future hurricanes. The area is defined as being South of Oldfield Rd and Old Post Rd from S. Pine Creek Rd on the West to the end of Riverside Drive and you can run almost anywhere. A half-marathon even runs through the area each year. The route options included here are some thought starters.
Starting & Finishing Point: Parking Lot behind Sullivan Independence Hall - Sullivan Independence Hall is down the driveway from Fairfield’s Old Town Hall.
Address: 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Distance: 2 to 10 miles based on route
Surface: Asphalt, sandy beaches, hard packed dirt
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Points of Interest:
Safety Tips and Information
Zig Zag for 1.5 to 4.0 miles
The Riverside Drive 2-mile warm-up
Ash Creek/Riverside Open Space
Fairfield Beach Rd Extension