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6th Annual Iron Horse
Half Marathon & 10K |
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Sunday - June 1, 2008
Start Time:
Half - 8:00 AM
10K - 8:15 AM
Iron Horse Boulevard
Simsbury, CT |
The 2007 Half Marathon was won by Joseph McElhoney in a finish time of 1:13:08. The 10K was James Douglass in 39:06. Congratulations to all our participants on running a fine race.
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Thanks go out to the volunteer crews and the
Simsbury/ East Granby Rotary Club for their assistance in supporting this event. |
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This flat, scenic 2-loop course begins and ends on Iron Horse Boulevard in the charming town center of Simsbury, loaded with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants.
Runners enjoy the picturesque course along the Farmington River and the farmlands of Simsbury. |
Come see for yourself why the Iron Horse Half Marathon was selected as one of Bart’s Best Races in Runner’s World, June 2004 issue.
A portion of your entry benefits the Simsbury/East Granby Rotary Club, which provides the excellent volunteer support along the course.
Online: Register here.
Online registration will close at 8.a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
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Super Savings
until May 24 |
Late Fee
(on & after May 25) |
| Half Marathon |
$50 |
$60 |
| Half - Youth (under 18) |
$45 |
$55 |
| 10K |
$30 |
$35 |
| 10K - Youths (under 18) |
$25 |
$30 |
Mail/Fax: (no confirmation is sent )
The 2008 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.
DEADLINE FOR IRON HORSE: Print, complete and mail or fax according to instructions on the form. Payment may be made by credit card or check (made payable to HMF). - Paper copies must by postmarked or faxed by - Saturday, May 24, 2008.
In Person Registration and Packet Pickup:
(including shirt, race bib, timing chip and goodie bag):
- Friday, May 30: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet, 1003 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT
- Saturday, May 31: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods, 110 Albany Avenue, Canton CT
- Sunday, June 1: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at race start
We have moved the staging area of the race to the new breathtaking bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows, locatedon Iron Horse Boulevard.
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Final Race Information for the Iron Horse Half Marathon & 10K - will be posted one week before the event.
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Start time is 8:00 a.m.
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10K = 8:00am
Half = 8:15am |
Race Start is on Iron Horse Blvd. approximately 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Iron Horse and Drake Hill Road. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early – Iron Horse Blvd. will be shut to traffic at 7:15 a.m.
Please Note: The staging area of the race is at the new breathtaking bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows located on Iron Horse Boulevard.
Post Race Festivities
Great food, music and race award presentations await your arrival at the finish area at the Bandshell at Simsbury Meadows on Iron Horse Boulevard.
Course Map - 
Iron Horse Half Marathon & 10K Courses
Course Review:
Half Marathon:
Race start and finish on Iron Horse Boulevard. The course is relatively flat with no major hills. It follows the Farmington River on country roads and uses portions of the paved bike path. Roads used include Drake Hill, Riverside, Terry’s Plain, Quarry Road, Rte. 315 and Iron Horse.
Course Markings
All turns are marked with yellow arrows. All mile points are marked on the road and yellow mile signs are at each mile. Mile clocks at several locations along the course.
Course Amenities:
- This race is timed using the Winning Time Chip system.
For more information visit Bay State Race Services
- Fluid Locations: Every 1 - 2 miles along the course and start and finish.
- Portalets located along the course
- Entertainment
- Medical personnel
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Welcome to our new sponsor Aquaphor
- providing athletes with samples at this event. |
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Parking is located at the commuter parking lots located on Iron Horse Blvd. After 7:15 a.m., access to the parking lots must be made from Rte. 10.
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Directions to Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury:
From I-91 North and South:
Take exit 35B to Route 218 West. Follow Route 218 to 185 West. Take a right onto Route 10 North. Take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.
I-84 East:
Take Exit 39, (left lane exit), this is now Route 4 West, follow to Farmington. Turn right onto Route 10 North. Follow approximately 6 miles to Route 44 West. Turn left onto Route 44 West, go to third traffic light and turn right onto Route 10 North again. Follow approximately 5 miles and take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.
I-84 West:
Take I-84 to I-91 North and follow the directions, stated above for I-91 North and South.
From I-91 from the Mass Pike (I-90):
Take the Mass Pike I-90 to I-91 South. Follow I-91 South and follow above directions for I-91 North and south to exit 40 (Rt. 20). Take Rt. 20 West to Granby Center. (About 10 miles). Take left onto Rt. 10 South. Approximately 7 miles to center of Simsbury. Take a left onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.
From Hartford:
Take I-91 North to Exit 35B to Route 218 West. Follow Route 218 to 185 West. Take a right onto Route 10 North. Take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs for race parking.
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860-688-6400
10 min. drive to start/finish
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Simsbury 1820 House
860-658-7658
5 min. walk to start/finish
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800-228-9290
10 min. drive to start/finish
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Restaurants in Simsbury
Visit the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce web site at
www.simsburycoc.org and click on restaurants for a complete listing.
Wherever you go, please mention the race. It helps when we delay traffic! Also, the shops in Simsbury are unique and worth a stroll through on Saturday or Sunday.
Volunteers are always needed at every event. All volunteers receive an official race t-shirt, refreshments and great times!
Call the race office to sign up your volunteers or send us an email at or call (860) 652-8866
Winning Time chip is worn on Velcro strap on the ankle and will be distributed at packet pick-up. Chip must be returned at the finish line. $30 fee for unreturned chip.
CATEGORIES:
• Male Age Group
• Female Age Group
• Clydesdale (men 200 lbs+)
• Athena (women 150 lbs+)
AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
• 5-year age groups from 10-80+
AWARDS:
Efforts will be made to post the results in this section by 5 p.m. on race day.
Results are also posted at www.coolrunning.com
If you think there's an error with your results, please email registration@hartfordmarathon.com within 48 hours of the race.
Credits: Photos on this page taken by our official event photographer, Kevin McDonough.