Red Dress Run For Women

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

Super Savings 
until June 12, 2010

Standard Fee
June 13 - July 6 

Late Fee
July 7 - Race Day

Individual

$25

$30

Mother/Daughter Team  
(2 members only)  

Open Team
(3-4 members required)

Student (22 and under)

$20

$25

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

Red Dress Women come in all ages!

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.   

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!

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.   

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.

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

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.  

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:

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Please visit Enjoy Hartford for Hartford hotels.

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

  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:

     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

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+

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.

• 2010
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• 2002

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

1^st 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 3^rd in 18:41

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

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

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.