{"id":44237,"date":"2026-04-26T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?post_type=announcements&#038;p=44237"},"modified":"2026-06-24T20:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:14:59","slug":"westport-minute-man-race-2026","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/announcements\/westport-minute-man-race-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva Sponsors 2026 Minute Man Race Supporting Local Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Saatva<\/strong><\/a> proudly served as the Platinum sponsor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wywl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Women\u2019s League of Westport<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wywl.com\/index.php\/events\/minute-man-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2026 Minute Man Race<\/strong><\/a>, supporting grant programs that provide funding to local nonprofit organizations throughout the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longstanding community event brought together runners, families, volunteers, and local organizations for a day centered on wellness, connection, and giving back. From the starting line to the finish line festivities, the race reflected a strong sense of shared purpose and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids Fun Run included a 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, \u00bd kilometer run, and 1 kilometer run, with a Fun Kids Zone available during and after the races. Net proceeds supported the Grants Program, benefiting charities throughout Fairfield County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the sponsorship, Saatva team members attended the event to cheer on participants, connect with local residents, and share the company\u2019s ongoing commitment to community impact and provided recharge and restore kits, including a custom backpack, water bottles, and granola bars to support runners and attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt Saatva, we believe strong communities are built through collective support and meaningful local partnerships,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/leadership\/ron-rudzin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ron Rudzin<\/strong><\/a>, Founder and CEO of Saatva. \u201cWe\u2019re honored to support the Women\u2019s League of Westport and the incredible work they do to strengthen nonprofit organizations across the area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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