Red Dress Run For Women

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Final Instructions 
Go Red for Women
Kids Fun Run
D-Tag
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Directions & Parking
Finish Line Village
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Red Dress Run


13th Annual Red Dress Run for Women 

A 5K run/walk exclusively for women
of all ages & abilities to celebrate women’s fitness

A portion of each entry benefits the
Go Red For Women campaign of the American Heart Association

Saturday, July 10, 2010
Start Time: 8:30 AM 
Kids Fun Runs at 8:15 AM
Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT

 Congratulations to the 900+ finishers at the 13th Annual Red Dress Run for Women.   First place finisher Brittany Heninger of Bristol CT crossed the finish line in 18:46; Courtney Robaczynski of New Hartford CT finished in 19:20; followed closely by Mara Lieberman of Hamden CT finishing in 19:37.  View all results

 2008 Red Dress Run for Women - Start of Race

The 3.1 mile route starts and finishes in the beautiful Elizabeth Park Rose Garden (with over 15,000 roses in full bloom!) and travels through shade covered residential streets on wide, well paved roads. 

Online Registration


          Confirm Your Registration
Available only for online entrants

Online registration closed on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. 
Walk-in registrations accepted at packet pickup and on race morning.
Please see Alternate Ways to Register
.

 

Super Savings 
until June 12, 2010

Standard Fee
June 13 - July 6 

Late Fee
July 7 - Race Day

Individual

$25

$30

$35

Mother/Daughter Team  
(2 members only)  

$25/ member $30/ member $35/member

Open Team
(3-4 members required)

$25/ member  $30/ member $35/member

Student (22 and under)

$20

$25

$30
Kids Fun Run - Child
(ages 2-11)
  
$10 $10 $10

* Students 18 and older will be required to show a valid student ID at packet pickup.


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 events@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by reply email. 

Red Dress Women - Come in all ages!

Red Dress Women come in all ages!

Alternate Ways to Register


Mail/Fax:
 
(no confirmation is sent if faxed or mailed)

The 2010 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.

DEADLINE FOR RED DRESS 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, July 3, 2010.

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

  • Thursday, July 8 - 4 - 6:30 p.m.
    Farmington Bank, 962 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT 
     
  • Friday, July 9:  3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Fleet Feet Sports, 1003 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT 
     
  • Saturday, July 10:  7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 
    Race start in Elizabeth Park, West Hartford CT 

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.

REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVEL AND PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY!
Come to packet pickup and receive everything you will need for the race.
No need to wait in registration lines on Saturday morning or return to your car before the race. 

BAGGAGE CHECK will be available at the race where items can be checked in for safekeeping during the race.   

Dri-Release Upgrades

Upgrade Your T-shirt to a Dri-Release Singlet!
Dri-release shirts have a moisture wicking fabric – same commemorative design but printed on premium quality fabric ideal for workouts.  Don't be disappointed!  Order your WOMEN'S CUT SHORT SLEEVE dri-release in advance. Just $18!

Merchandise
Dri-Release Upgrades - 2009 Red Dress Run for Women

The Red Dress Run upgrade shirt will be available . 
Two designs (shown here) are last year's shirt which sold out. 

HMF will be selling the custom designed dri-release t-shirts at the Information Booth on race day.

Order your shirt when you register to reserve your size - you won't be disappointed  

Waiver - Running Events
Waiver Info:  
Refund Policy:  

Final Race Information  


Read the Final instructions for the 2010 Red Dress Run for Women.

A bib lookup list will also be posted during race week. (View the PDF file located under the logo at top of page).  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.

View weather conditions at Fox 61 Weather

Course Informations
Enjoying the Red Dress Run for Women

Course Map:  Red Dress Run for Women (PDF 223k)   (updated 7/09/2009)

The 13th annual Hartford Women’s Race “The Red Dress Run For Women” is a 5K event that truly celebrates women’s fitness and health.  The race is exclusively for women to offer a non-imtimidating environment for women of all ages and all abilities.  The start and finish line will be in beautiful Elizabeth Park, where over 15,000 roses will be in full bloom. 

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Start in Elizabeth Park next to the Rose Garden.
Counter clockwise around the full west loop
Right to exit park onto Walbridge
Right onto Bainbridge
Right onto North Quaker
Right onto Asylum
Right on Prospect
Into Elizabeth Park at first entrance
Through park to finish line



Pre & Post Race Activities

The positive post-race atmosphere is fostered by music, awards and the renowned buffet spread, which features our signature post race, guilt-free, FRESH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE for all participants and volunteers.  


Whole Foods Market
The Village at Red Dress Run

Post race massages will be given by Massage Energy of Wethersfield

Also back by popular demand is the FINISH LINE VILLAGE, a vibrant festival of tents filled with information, goods and services important to athletic, fit women's lives. 

Red Dress Run for Women - 2010 Finish Line Village Vendors:

  • American Heart Association
  • St. Francis Hospital
    (Blood Pressure Screenings)
  • CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Select Physical Therapy  
  • Isageni
  • I Run Like A Girl
  • Kaplan
  • May Kay Cosmetics

  • Capital Chiropractic
  • American Laser Centers
  • BondiBand
  • Whole Foods Market
  • McDonald’s
  • Silva  Life Steps
  • Dunkin’ Donuts
  • Wag Your Tail
  • Massage Energy

If you are interested in showcasing your business or product at this year's expo.  Sign up as expo vendor at the 2010 Red Dress Run for Women


More event features:

  • Mc'Donald's provides an interactive fun boothfor kids
  • Just for women - race t-shirts with a custom cut.
  • FREE SHUTTLE - TO and FROM the parking lot at UConn on Troutbrook Drive.
  Kids Warmup at Red Dress Run
KIDS FUN RUN - We've added three short distance fun runs just for kids ages 2-11. Distances of 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile and 1-mile.  Kids  can register in advance or on Race Day.  $10 entry fee includes t-shirt and finisher medal. 
Having fun in the Kids Fun Run

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 Kids Fun Run.  The Kids Fun Run will be held at 8:15 a.m. immediately followed by the 5K.

Directions & Parking
  • Plan to arrive by 8:15 a.m. as roads will be closed by police at 8:25 a.m.
  • Parking is at UCONN on Troutbrook Drive ( ¾ mile from Elizabeth Park).
  • Free shuttle bus service from parking to Elizabeth Park is available all morning.
  • Race start time: 8:30 a.m.

Parking is at the University of Connecticut parking lot located on Troutbrook Drive, West Hartford. No parking is available at Elizabeth Park.  Free shuttle service between the parking area and Elizabeth Park will be available.  The last shuttle departs from the park at 10:30 a.m.

From I-84 East or West, take Exit 43 (West Hartford). Right at traffic light at end of ramp. First left at light onto Troutbrook Drive. After 4th light, take a right into the University of Connecticut parking lot. Walk to registration area at corner of Troutbrook/Asylum.

Local Hotels


Please visit Enjoy Hartford for Hartford hotels.

 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 to register your volunteers
  3. Or send us an email to our Events Volunteer Coordinator

Timing & Awards

 News SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

The Red Dress Run for Women will be using the ChronoTrack timing system.

  • The D-Tag is affixed to your shoelace. See how at You Tube.
  • The D-Tag is non-returnable.
  • If you lose or misplace your D-Tag, there is a $7 replacement fee.
  • If you have difficulty viewing the video, you can download and/or print the following:

    Download the Adobe File   8 Steps to Properly Affix the D-Tag  (PDF 5744k) 

         and HOW NOT TO USE THE D-TAG  (PDF 1000k)

CATEGORIES:

5K Run:

  • Open
  • Athena
  • Mother/Daughter team
  • Open team

 

 

Future Winner of Red Dress Run (daughter of 2008 Winner)

AWARDS:

  • Top three overall finishers
  • Top three Athena finishers
  • Top three finishers in each age group. 5 year age groups, ages 10 and under thru 80+

Red Dress Run for Women - 2008 Awards Ceremony

Team Division

  • Open Team
    (lowest cumulative score based on top three finishers on team)
  • Mother/Daughter Team (one mother and one daugher per team)

Q. Can I enter the Mother/Daughter Team category with two daughters?
A.
Unfortunately, no. The Mother/Daughter Team category is calculated on the faster time for the two runners. If a mother ran with two daughters, it is possible the two daughters would have the fastest time. It would no longer be a mother/daughter event. The Mother/Daughter Team category must be limited to 2 people, a mother and a daughter.

Q. How can I enter as a team with two daughters? 
A. You can enter in the Open Team category. There are no restrictions on the number of people allowed on the team.  Open Teams must have at least 3 team members.  The time would be calculated on the lowest cumulative score based on top three finishers on team.

Results

Red Dress Run for Women - 2008 Finish Line

5K course record:
17:38 set in 2009 by Shannon McHale of West Simsbsury CT

Red Dress Run for Women - Team Participants

1st place finisher in 2009 was Shannon McHale of West Simsbury with a sizzling time of 17:30; followed by Katherine Peterson of Louisville, KY in 18:31; Brittany Heninger of Bristol CT came in 3rd in 18:41

In the Mother/Daughter Team division, the 1st place team was Laurie’s Team (Sarah Tobias & Laurie Tobias), Team Rooth (Kelsey Rooth and Deborah Rooth) finished 2nd and Speed (Kristin Hughes and Catie Hughes) came in 3rd place.

No surprises in the Open Team Division – the Red Dress Runners (Bekkie Wright, Dani Kennedy and Jill Ahern) came in 1st, Power Gals (Shannon McHale, Charron Daigle and Terri Bberhart) were 2nd, and Bonham Blazers (Margaret Bonham, Marilyn Bonham and Natalie Bonham) placed 3rd.


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
Welcome to our sponsors:
United Healthcare                

 

Join Go Red For Women

Taking care of your heart is more important than you might know. Too few people realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women -- and of men. About 460,000 women die of cardiovascular disease annually, more than the total number of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in men or the next four causes of death combined.

But the good news is that heart disease is often preventable.

A portion of each entry benefits the Go Red For Women campaign of the American Heart Association


American Heart Association

©2010, American Heart Association.
Also known as the Heart Fund. 
TM Go Red trademark of AHA,
Red Dress trademark of DHHS.

Go Red For Women, nationally sponsored by Macys and Merck, empowers women with knowledge and tools so they can take positive action to reduce their risks of heart disease and stroke and protect their health. Spreading the Go Red For Women message -- love your heart -- raises awareness of heart disease and empowers women to reduce their risk by learning the steps to prevent it.

By joining the Go Red For Women movement, you can become part of the fight against heart disease. Sign up and receive your free red dress pin, a monthly e-newsletter (with heart-healthy tips, news, recipes, and promotions) access to Go Red merchandise, special member programs, local events, and shopping discounts at shopgored.com.

Find out more about women's heart health and join the Go Red For Women movement today at GoRedForWomen.org

Thank you for registering to help promote healthier hearts for ALL WOMEN of ALL AGES through exercise, enjoyment and education. 


 

Take the Go Red Heart Checkup
The Go Red Heart CheckUp is an interactive online assessment tool created by the American Heart Association to help women take charge of their heart-health.  Read more about what you'll need before going online at GoRedForWomen.org to start your personal checkup. 

Red Dress Run - Healthy Checkup

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

 

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