From Laps to Wraps: Stamford Launches Connecticut’s First Burrito League

Run, Walk, Repeat to Become Stamford’s “Local Legend”

Local Businesses Partner to Launch the Connecticut Burrito League!

Stamford, CT  – Two of Stamford’s top running clubs, City Girls Who Walk and Runners Collective, partner with Masa Taco Bar, New York Comedy Club, Hey Stamford!, and Hideout Sauna Club to launch Connecticut’s first-ever official Burrito League. Let’s see how many times everyone can walk around the block at Stamford Town Center, starting and ending at New York Comedy Club.

Burrito League is a worldwide, community-driven challenge built around the simple idea of running a short Strava segment over and over as many times as you can during a set period of time in January (aka, segmenting): the runner who does it the most times wins. Walkers, runners, and first-timers are all welcome.

PRIZES:

• Winner Prize x 2 (Male and Female)
• 1 Year of Burritos from Masa Taco Bar ($400 gift card = 2/mo)
• 1 Year of VIP Golden Ticket Membership to New York Comedy Club Stamford
• 3 Passes to Hideout Sauna Club to experience social sauna and cold plunges
• 1 T-shirt of your choice from Hey Stamford!

*Additionally, all participants will receive discounts from the sponsors

WHEN:

Start: Saturday, January 24 at 9:00 am

End: Saturday, January 31 at 5:00pm

HOW:

In the Strava runners app, complete the most repetitions of the route.

For details, got to: https://stamford.newyorkcomedyclub.com/pages/burritoleague

WHERE:

The route begins and ends at New York Comedy Club Stamford.

230 Tresser Blvd Stamford, CT 06901

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3449259195354071082

This is the route labeled as "Stamford Burrito League"

PRESS CONTACTS:
Gabe Rodriguez at gabe@newyorkcomedyclub.com.

Partnered Sponsors: 

BURRITO LEAGUE: What started in Tempe, Arizona as a grassroots alternative to a discontinued corporate challenge has grown into a decentralized movement of local Burrito Leagues, each organized independently but united by a shared love of repetition, consistency, and connection with your local community. burrito-league.com

CITY GIRLS WHO WALK: City Girls Who Walk Stamford is a women-led community based in Stamford, CT, focused on bringing women together through intentional movement, connection, and real-life friendship. What started as monthly group walks has grown into a welcoming space that hosts walks, workout classes, social events, and community meetups designed to support both physical and mental well-being. CGWW is about showing up as you are, moving your body in a way that feels good, and building genuine connections with other women in the city. instagram.com/citygirlswhowalk_stamford

RUNNERS COLLECTIVE: Runners Collective is a social athletic run club that was founded in June 2024 to combat loneliness in our community through social and physical events. Through our Saturday runs and curated social events, we thrive ourselves in acting as a third place away from home and work where individuals can create new and unforgettable memories. The goal was always to make moving our bodies fun again while creating genuine connections! instagram.com/rnrs.cltv

MASA TACO BAR: Masa Taco Bar is a reflection not only of our love for Mexican culture and tacos, but also a reflection of our passion for cooking and desire to bring loved ones together around a table over great food and drink and it all goes back 30 years to 1995. masatacobar.com

NEW YORK COMEDY CLUB STAMFORD: New York Comedy Club Stamford opened in February 2023 at Stamford Town Center and has been going strong ever since. The 240-seat venue follows in the tradition of our three NYC locations, the first of which opened more than 35 years ago. With our Stamford location, we remain dedicated to the work, to the talent, to the community, and to preserving the exhilarating “anything can happen” vibe that is unique to live comedy. Grab a seat and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh. stamford.newyorkcomedyclub.com

HEY STAMFORD!: Hey Stamford! is the premier guide for people seeking what’s new in food and entertainment in the City of Stamford. We cover local businesses, people, issues, and lifestyles related to Stamford. Constantly looking for what’s genuine, unique and next, we deliver inspiration every day to locals who have come to count on us – the urban explorers, the fun seekers, the trend spotters. With updates daily, you won’t miss a beat! heystamford.com

HIDEOUT SAUNA CLUB: Hideout Sauna Club is Stamford’s first Social Sauna Club, featuring a 16 person communal sauna, a heated igloo with 3 cold plunges, and a lush garden lounge. It’s a healthy place to hangout, heat up and cool down. We provide contrast therapy, the 2026 health trend of the year, all to the rhythm of good music, good convo, and a good vibe. Come in, to come alive. hideoutsocial.club

STAMFORD RUN CLUB Stamford Run Club was built on the belief that running is better when it brings people together. What started as a small group has grown into a diverse and welcoming community of runners of all paces and backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to movement, consistency, and connection. We pride ourselves on being more than just a run club; we’re a space where beginners feel supported, experienced runners stay challenged, and friendships are built mile by mile. instagram.com/stamford.runclub