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Elite Runner Qualifications

 

To apply for elite athlete status, athletes must submit a runner's resume/biography to the ING Hartford Marathon Elite Athlete Coordinator identifying race standings for 2 years (24 months) prior to Hartford Marathon race date.

Runner's resumes must be received by September 12th to be considered for elite athlete status and receive elite athlete benefits.

The 2008 Elite Invitational Package  including an Elite Application Form is pending.  The 4-page invitational package is in PDF format. (Acrobat Reader required).

The ING Hartford Marathon also has a Seeded Entrant option for qualified runners. 
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Elite Athletes will be notified if they have been accepted into the ING Hartford Marathon or Half Marathon.

Email runner's resume to beth@hartfordmarathon.com

Marathon Elite Athletes are provided:

  • Complimentary Entry
  • Shared accommodations (for out of state athletes)
  • Maximum of $300 in travel expense reimbursement (see below for travel expense eligibility and regulations)
  • Use of Elite Athlete Hospitality Suite in hotel complete with food, beverage, massage and other services
  • Friday night Pasta Feast 
  • Pre-race course tours on Friday
  • Shuttle from hotel to race start

Half Marathon Elite Athletes are provided:

  • Complimentary Entry
  • Shared accommodations (for out of state athletes)
  • Maximum of $100 in travel expense reimbursement (see below for travel expense eligibility and rules and regulations)
  • Use of Elite Athlete Hospitality Suite in hotel complete with food, beverage, massage and other services.
  • Friday night Pasta Feast
  • Shuttle from hotel to race start

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