Blue Back Mitten Run

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 Blue Back Square Mitten Run

 

Sunday
December 5, 2010

Snow, Rain or Shine!

Blue Back Square
West Hartford CT

Race Start:
Kids Fun Run - 10:15 a.m. 
5K - 10:30 a.m.


Blue Back Square - West Hartford CT

Don't put away those running shoes too soon! 
Over 1,000 runners turned out for the fun in 2009.
You'll want to lace up and be at the starting line on 
December 5, 2010 - 10:30 a.m. start.

The 5K course winds through the wide avenues of West Hartford, past festive shop windows and neighborhoods decorated for the season. Start, finish and post race refreshments in
Blue Back Square.  The Kids Fun Runs (1/2 mile and 1 mile) start at the same location as the 5K at 10:15 am.

Join us at Blue Back Square in West Hartford for this special holiday 5K to benefit our neighbors in need by donating a pair (or two or three) of mittens when you come to packet pickup.   All items collected will be donated to the “Town that Cares Fund”, a program of the West Hartford Social Services Department.

Online Registration


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Available only for online entrants

Online registration will close on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 11 a.m.

Race day registration is available.  Please see the section on Alternate Ways to Register.

 

Super Savings
until Nov 7. 2010

Late Fee
Nov 8 - Nov 30

Late Fee
Dec 1 - Race Day
Adult

 $23

$28

$30

Student (22 & under)

 $18

$23

$25
Kids Fun Run (ages 2 - 11) $10 $10 $10

Online Registration Problems:
If you are having trouble registering online and need immediate assistance, you may contact Active.com customer support directly by phone, 877-228-4881 option 2, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.   Or, you may send an email to registration@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by reply email. 

Alternate Ways to Register


Mail/Fax:
  (no confirmation is sent)

The 2010 Multi-Sport Registration Form (PDF file) will be available on the Printable Forms page.

DEADLINE FOR BLUE BACK MITTEN RUN - 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, November 27, 2010.

In Person Registration and Packet Pickup:
(including shirt, race bib and timing device)

  • Saturday, December 4:  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Fleet Feet Sports, 1003 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT
  • Sunday, December 5 (Race Day):  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
    West Hartford Town Hall (50 South Main Street at the Main Entrance)

HMF has gone green!   Virtual goodie bags full of e-coupons will be sent to all registered participants with a valid email address within one week of this event.  We appreciate the positive feedback from participants and sponsors on this environmentally friendly program.

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Waiver - Running Events

Waiver Info:  
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Final Race Information

 

The map has been updated with course details.  Race Start will be on Burr Street.  We expect a large attendance - come early for parking and pickup.  Last but not least, plan on having a fun run on race day. 

A bib lookup list will also be posted during race week. If you registered online, you can confirm your entry (but not your bib assignment) by using the link in the Registration Section. All other entries can be confirmed when the lookup list is posted.

Course Informations


View 5K Course Map (384k PDF File)

View Kids Fun Run Course Map  (246k PDF File)

Our appreciation is extended to the West Hartford Police Officer's Association for their cooperation and assistance in staging the Blue Back Mitten Run. West Hartford Police Officers' Association
Kids Fun Run

The Blue Back Mitten Run is a family event.  Children (ages 12 and under) can register on Race Day for $10.  $5 of each entry will be donated to the West Hartford Exchange Club.  All kids receive a t-shirt and finishers medal.   Two distances will be offered - 1/2 mile and 1-mile.  Kids will be placed in appropriate distance group according to their age and ability. 

The Kids Fun Run will begin immediately before the 5K at 10:15 a.m.  The start location is the same as the 5K - Burr Street.  Parents are requested to assist with the operation of the kids' event.

Exchange Club of West Hartford The Kids Fun Run is supported by the Exchange Club of West Hartford.  HMF will donate $5 per kid's entry to the Exchange Club for support of their community service programs.   Thanks to the volunteers of the Exchange Club for their time and effort.
Directions & Parking
 

 

     

View weather conditions at Fox 61 Weather 

Volunteers 
HMF needs volunteers at events

Can you or someone you know step forward to volunteer at an HMF event?  Invite your own fans to come, cheer and help us at the race.  Volunteers are always needed at every event.  All volunteers receive an official race t-shirt, refreshments and great times! 

Three ways to sign up to volunteer:

  1. Go to the Volunteer Page to register online now. 
  2. Call the race office at 860.652.8866 to register your volunteers
  3. Or send an email to our Events Volunteer Coordinator 

Timing & Awards
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+)
  • Wheelchair

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:

  • 5-year age groups from 10-80+

Results

Results

2009 Results

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 events@hartfordmarathon.com within 48 hours of the race.   

Finish Line Photographs

Capstone Photography

Photos are posted by Thursday following the race.  View finish line photos.

Sponsors


  Still have questions?
Contact info@hartfordmarathon.com or call 860.652.8866

 


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