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Seeded Entrants

Runners who can document a performance better than or equal to the qualifying times noted below may submit a request for a seeded position for their chosen event. 

If you are not eligible for the New England's Finest Program or the Elite Runner Program and meet the qualifying time requirement for seeded entrants, you may apply for a seeded start.  Application must be made before Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Acceptance is subject to verification.

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To qualify for Marathon seeding, runners must have completed a marathon in the 24 months preceding the ING Hartford Marathon under the following times:

Men < 3:01       Women < 3:30

To qualify for Half Marathon seeding, runners must have completed a half marathon in the last 24 months preceding the ING Hartford Half Marathon under the following times:

Men < 1:20     Women < 1:35

There are several ways to apply for a seeded start:

  1. The online registration questionnaire contains three questions to request a seeded number.  Complete the three answers when you register online.  In addition, you are required to submit proof of your qualifying time. by mail or fax.   
     
  2. If registering by mail or fax, submit completed Seeding Request Form before September 1, 2010.  You must also submit proof of your qualifying time.
     
  3. If you registered online without completing the questions for a Seeded Entrant, please complete the paper application and follow the instructions on the form.  You must also submit proof of your qualifying time.

Questions & Answers
What will be accepted as proof of my qualifying time?
Assignment to a seeded number is based on a submitted qualifying time.  Results must be in the form of a race result certificate or race result page from a race run no earlier than October 1, 2008 and no later than August 31, 2010.  Proof of qualifying times must be faxed to 860.652-8145. 
 
Do seeded entrants receive a complimentary entry?
No.  You must be a paid registered participant in the Full Marathon or Half Marathon by September 1, 2010 to qualify for a seeded number.  
 
I entered my predicted finish time when I registered online.  Will this guarantee my entry for a seeded number?
No.  The information on the registration form is for our records only and will not serve as proof of a qualifying time.  All participants requesting a seeded number must submit proof of performance by faxing their qualifying time in the form of a race result or finisher's certificate to 860.652.8145.
 
When will I know if I have been issued a seeded number?
An email confirmation will be sent to accepted athletes by September 30, 2010. Please provide up-to-date email address to receive email.  Participants who did not qualify will also be notified. 

 


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