| Registration | Course | Divisions | Final Instructions | Race Day Schedule | ||||
| Volunteers | Hotels | Directions | Sponsors | Kids Fitness World | ||||
| D-Tag | Timing | Fundraise | Vendor Expo | Amica Inspiration Station | ||||
| Photos | Results |
|
|
Start Time: 10K - 7:30 am Roads close at 6:45 am | |
 |
The Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half is a scenic two-loop course which begins and ends on Runners will enjoy the picturesque course along the Farmington River and the farmlands of Simsbury. This charming town center is loaded with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants. Come see for yourself why the Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon was selected as one of Bart’s Favorite Picks in Runner’s World. |
| Final Instructions | Review the 2010 Final Instructions (4-page PDF file) | |
| Bib Lookup List |
2010 Bib Lookup List. To search on your name, open the PDF file, press CTRL+F, enter your last name in the search box, press Enter (Return). The requested text will be highlighted if your search is successful. If there is an error, please do not contact the office for spelling corrections and division changes. Any changes to your registration information will need to be made at packet pickup. Pick up your packet from the volunteers at the Pre-Registration Tables and ask to speak with a Registration Manager to make the correction. | |
| Packet Pickup | If you are picking up for someone else, you must bring a permission slip. | |
| Race Day Entry | Download and complete the Race Day Entry Form if registering at packet pickup or on race morning. | |
| Maps | The 5K and 10K maps were updated on June 1. See below. | |
 |
The Half Marathon will be timed by both gun and chip time. |
 |
 Available only for online entrants |
| ||
|
Amica Iron Horse 10K |
Please see the section on Alternate Ways to Register .
|
Super Savings |
Standard Fee May 10 - June 1 |
Late Fee | |
| Half Marathon |
$55 |
$65 |
$70 |
| Half Marathon - Youth^^ (ages 22 and under) * |
$50 |
$60 |
$65 |
| 10K |
$33 |
$38 |
$40 |
| 10K - Student (age 22 and under) * |
$28 |
$33 |
$35 |
|
5K |
$23 | $28 | $30 |
| 5K - Student (age 22 and under) * |
$18 | $23 | $25 |
|
Kids Fun Run (ages 2 - 11) |
$10 | $10 | $10 |
| * Students 18 & older will be required to show a valid student ID at packet pickup. ^^ Participants must be 12 years of age on race day to enter the Half Marathon. | |||
Online Registration Problems:
If you are having trouble registering online, 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. If you prefer, you may send an email to events@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by email.
 |
| Mail/Fax: | (no confirmation is sent if entry form is faxed or mailed ) |
The 2010 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.
DEADLINE FOR AMICA INSURANCE IRON HORSE EVENTS: 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 29, 2010 .
In Person Registration and Packet Pickup:
(including shirt, race bib and timing device):
- Friday, June 4: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dream Dinners,100 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT - Saturday, June 5: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods, 110 Albany Avenue, Canton CT - Sunday, June 6: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Simsbury Meadow Bandshell, Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury CT
The staging area of the race is the outstanding bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows located on Iron Horse Boulevard.
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.
 |
A dri-release shirt is included in the entry fee for this event. All pre-registered entrants will be guaranteed a moisture wicking shirt at packet pickup. Late entrants will receive dri-release while supplies last. Cotton shirt will be issued beyond that time.
 |
| Waiver : |  | |
| Refund Policy: | | |
 |
 |
Dedicate your athletic challenges to honor and remember everyone who has been touched by cancer. Support the American Cancer Society and raise funds that will help others stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back. Raising pledges is optional and not required to participate. For more information, visit us at www.cancer.org/meaningfulmiles. In addition to the registering for the race, you can help raise funds by asking your friends and family to sponsor you in the race via our online fundraising partner, Active Giving. |
- For all "adult" runners - raise $300 and we will refund your registration fee
- For all "youth" runners - raise $200 and we will refund your registration fee
- Also, for all runners - adult & youth - who raise $500 or more, will receive an American Cancer Society running jersey.
Instructions on how to participate are included in the following bullets.
- Online Registrants: When you register, you will be asked a question about fundraising at the end of the registration process. Please answer "yes" and you will be automatically linked to Active Giving after checking out.
- If you already registered and opted out of fundraising but now want to be a fundraiser, simply click on the Active Giving Link below. Next; click on the button to BECOME A FUNDRAISER at the top of the page to start fundraising.
- Paper Registrants: Use the Active Giving link below if you are registered offline for the Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K and want to fundraise online.
- For more information: Use our ActiveGving Help Document (809k PDF) for easy to follow steps on How to Get Started, Send Emails, Manage Address Book, Create/Edit Templates and View Reports.
Active Giving Link: www.active.com/donate/CTACS
 |
 |
Final Race Information for the AMICA Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will be posted during race week. 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. Click here if you need to download Adobe Reader. |
 |
|
Start Times: 10K = 7:30 am |
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 Boulevard will be shut to traffic at 6:45 a.m.
| |
| Please Note: The staging area of the race is at the outstanding bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows located on Iron Horse Boulevard. |  |
 |
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration opens for all events at the Bandshell |
| 7:30 a.m. | 10K starts ((corner of Drake Hill Rd./Ironhorse Blvd) |
| 7:45 a.m. | 5K and Half Marathon start (corner of Wilcox & Ironhorse Blvd.) |
| 8:00 a.m. | Fit Kidz opens (Simsbury Meadows) |
| 8:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. | Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays play at the Bandshell |
| 9:00 a.m. | 5K & 10K Awards at the Bandshell |
| 10:00 a.m. | Half Marathon Awards at the Bandshell |
| 10:40 a.m. |
BAMM! The stage is taken over by the kids fitness |
Pre- Race Activities
 |
Amica Insurance wants the athletes to be inspired! The Amica Inspiration Station allows for families, friends and athletes to create a poster with words of encouragement to all of the runners.
|
 |
|
Great food, music and race award presentations await your arrival at the finish area at the Bandshell at Simsbury Meadows on Iron Horse Boulevard. After running or cheering, the aroma of bratwursts, dogs and burgers on the grill will surely attract you over to the Simsbury Boy Scouts’ food tent. Families and spectators should come hungry, too! The Boy Scouts will be selling treats from the grill as well as pancakes to raise funds for their troop. |
 | |
| Live Entertainment - Rock and Blues provided by Gene Donaldson and The Stingrays | ||
|
| ||
|
KIDS FUN RUN - We've added three short distance fun runs just for kids ages 2-11. Distances of 50 yds, 1/4 mile and 1-mile. Kids can register in advance or on Race Day. $10 entry fee includes t-shirt and finisher medal. Parents/ escorts accompanying their children may run for free. Parents will be required to sign a waiver for their children and are encouraged to assist with the operation of the Run For Kids. |
 | |
|
| ||
Finish Line Village & Fit Kidz Expo Participants in the Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K experience our Finish Line & Fit Kidz Expo. The exhibitors promote health and fitness for both adults and children. Some children's exhibits are interactive. Exhibitor names will be updated periodically. Sign up for the 2010 Amica Iron Horse Fit Kidz & FInish Line Expo.
 |
 |
|
Course Map & Review: The Starts - Map shows the starting location for each race. (05/13/2010) Half Marathon : Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon |
 | |
|
10K: Amica Insurance Iron Horse 10K |
 | |
|
5K: Amica Insurance Iron Horse 5K |
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 D Tag Chip system.
For more information visit Bay State Race Services -
Course limit is 3 hours for the Half Marathon.
-
Fluid Locations: Every 1 - 2 miles along the course and Start and Finish Line.
-
Portalets located along the course.
-
Entertainment.
-
Medical personnel.
 | ||
| Parking is located at the commuter parking lots located on Iron Horse Blvd. After 6:45 a.m., access to the parking lots must be made from Rte. 10. Click here for additional parking locations in Simsbury. |  | |
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.
 |
|
| ||
|
| ||
|
Simsbury 1820 House 5 min. walk to start/finish Offering Special Rates to race goers. |
www.IronHorseInnofSimsbury.com
969 Hopmeadow Street | |
|
| ||
|
|
 800-228-9290 10 min. drive to start/finish | |
The 
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.
 |
|
|
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:
|
|
Thanks go out to the volunteer crews and the Simsbury Boy Scouts for their assistance in supporting this event. |
|
|
 |
|
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS: The Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will be using the ChronoTrack timing system.
If you have difficulty viewing the video, you can download and/or print the following:
|
|
CATEGORIES: • Half & 10K - 5-year age groups from 15 and under - 80+ AWARDS:
|
 |
 |
 |
Course records:
Male: 1:13:08 set in 2007 by Joseph McElhoney of Beacon, NY
Female: 1:23:21 set in 2004 by Maureen Terwilliger of Guilford, CT
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.
 |
|
|
Photos are posted by Thursday following the race. View finish line photos. |
 |
Amica Mutual Insurance Company, nationally known for exceptional customer service and going the distance, appreciates the triathletes’ passion, determination and achievement of personal excellence. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,100 people in 39 offices across the country.
Amica is considered the best kept secret in the industry. Founded in 1907, customers previously only knew of this award winning Company by word of mouth. Want to learn more? Visit Amica.com or call 866-51-AMICA (26422) to be connected to an office near you. |
| Other Sponsors: | ||
|
|
