New England's Finest

ARE YOU ONE OF NEW ENGLAND’S FINEST RUNNERS?

Following the success of the New England’s Finest program in previous years, race organizers are once again helping New England Runner magazine lay out the red carpet for the 2011 extravaganza.  In 2010, we extended the program to our talented neighbors in New York as well.  Invites will be going out to selected athletes from last year’s program (Open runners up through 70+) this spring, along with many additions in the following weeks.

As a member of this elite program, New England’s Finest runners are eligible for additional prize money up and above the standard awards.  The New England’s Finest bonus money corresponds to the finishing place of program participants.

While we freely admit to culling most invited athletes from the NER database, anyone who’s lived in the New England area or New York for at least six months is free to apply through the marathon’s website.  There will also be updates on the NER website and in the magazine.

 

New England Runner Magazine

 
New England Runner

If you are a New England or New York resident* and have excelled at our sport, the ING Hartford Marathon and New England Runner want to acknowledge your accomplishments during the ING Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon.

Entry must be completed no later than July 15, 2011 to be included in the New England magazine special section.

Read the complete Sept-Oct 2010 article on New England's Finest

Read biographies on New England's Finest runners published in NER Sept-Oct 2010

New England's Finest - Full Marathon Participants


 

If selected as one of our invited ING Hartford Marathon or Half Marathon runners in the New England’s Finest program, your invitation will include:

  • Complimentary race entry for you and your traveling companion
  • Hotel accommodations for 2 nights (one room)
  • Mileage reimbursement (not to exceed $150)
  • New England’s Finest technical apparel
  • Your featured bio and photo in a special supplement in New England Runner Magazine, September 2011
  • Special assistance from Elite Athlete committee including fluid placement on course, pre-race course review, escort to race start.
  • Access to Invited Athlete Hospitality Suite in the host hotel
  • Access to the Elite Athlete Tent at race start/finish (massage, refreshments, facilities)

* New England and New York residence is determined by the state in which you are registered to vote.

New England's Finest - Half Marathon Participants

To apply, athletes must submit an HMF entry form and waiver, completed Elite Runner Questionnaire, and a biography with cover letter detailing your qualifications for participation. The application must be received by July 15, 2011.