ING Hartford Marathon Course Support

COURSE AMENITIES & RUNNERS PERKS 

B-Tag Chrono Track Timing and Results - Learn more ... Visible mile markers at every mile Chronotrack mats/ clocks at several mile marks Athlete tracking sent to cell phones  Water and carbo fluid stations are at mile 2, mile 4 and every mile after on the Marathon and Half Marathon courses. GU Energy Gel and Gatorade (lemon-lime endurance formula) on course Non-stop entertainment along the entire route MILE BARKERS! Players from Sea Tea Improv of Hartford, CT will amuse runners while informing them of the mile they are passing along the course. Toilets at start and finish area and at various points along the route Top notch medical and volunteer support along course  A dri-release "technical" shirt is included in the entry fee for this event.  Free admission to Marathon Expo at the XL Center Medals and certificates to all marathon and half marathon finishers Finisher certificates to all 5K finishers Post Race Party at the Finish Line in Bushnell Park -- Abundant food and beverage and entertainment (Hartford's Post Race is "one of the best in North America," says The Ultimate Guide to Marathons) Free massages to runners on first-come, first-serve basis compliments of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy and the Connecticut Association of Massage Therapists Free showers at YMCA downtown branch (XL Center 2nd Floor) for runners after the ING Hartford Marathon - you must show your bib to take advantage of this offer.  Showers will be open until 2:00 pm. Baggage check at the Start/Finish area located inside the Bushnell Memorial Theatre AND, tremendous spectator support!

FLUIDS

GU Energy Gel will be located at Mile 7 (Half), Mile 8 and Mile 17 (Full), and unique to the ING Hartford Marathon: GU Energy Gel on Demand – our course bicyclists will carry GU Energy Gel on their bikes to be given as needed along the course.

PLEASE DON’T LITTER ALONG THE COURSE – DISPOSE OF CUPS AND PACKS IN RECEPTACLES PROVIDED.

FLUID STATION LOCATIONS

MARATHON: Mile 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 6, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 18.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23, 24, and 25
HALF MARATHON: Mile 2, 3, 4.5, 6, 7, 8.5, 10, 11.5 

INJURED RUNNERS

• Injured runners will be transported either to the Medical Unit at the finish line or to Hartford Hospital (emergency phone: 860-545-5000).
• All runners are asked to help by reporting injuries or downed runners to fluid station personnel or route monitors along the course.

DROP OUT RUNNERS

• Runners unable to finish the race may stop at any fluid station along the course for assistance.
• Sweep vans pick up runners when possible and drop them off at the finish area.
• Do not cross the finish line with your B-Tag if you have not completed the entire race distance for which you are entered.
• If you drop out of the race, remove your B-Tag and dispose it before crossing the finish line.

RULES OF THE ROAD

• We strongly recommend no headphones. Keeping runners safe is a priority concern. For this reason, the use of headphones is strongly discouraged.
• No one is allowed on the course without a properly issued race number.
• Spectators must stay clear of the course and off the roads to avoid interfering with the runners.
• Spectators - Please watch your children at all times. There will be thousands of participants and spectators at the events.
• Bikers should stay well off the course and watch for spectators as much as for runners.
• No vehicles of any kind are allowed on the course. The course can be crossed only at designated intersections.
• No dogs allowed on the course. Spectators - Please keep your dogs at home for the safety of runners and other spectators.