SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025EVERSOURCE HARTFORD MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, TEAM 26.2 RELAY & CHARITY 5K

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THE OFFICIAL EVERSOURCE HARTFORD MARATHON CHARITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The 2025 Eversource Hartford Marathon “Official Charity” program is limited exclusively to a small number of nonprofit organizations, which allows charity partners to maximize the value of their involvement with the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF).  This is an opportunity for charities to leverage their supporters to fundraise for the cause.

TO BE CONSIDERED

  • Charity must be an established and recognized 501(c) 3 charity with fundraising experience.
  • Charity application must include a brief marketing plan outlining how your charity will use Official Charity status to promote their cause.
  • Charity must maintain regular and frequent communication with current and potential participants and volunteers regarding fundraising and deadlines.
  • Charity must agree to promote the event using the full name (Eversource Hartford Marathon) and official race logo (to be provided).
    • Charity will receive Eversource Hartford Marathon logo for social media and marketing purposes. HMF must review and approve the use of the logo in all social media posts and marketing materials prior to publication.
  • First year charities will be asked to meet with HMF staff prior to acceptance in the program.
  • This Official Charity program only accepts a limited number of charities for each tier. Participants can fundraise on behalf of any nonprofit organization they choose, but HMF will only authorize “Official Charity” status and all its benefits to designated organizations.
  • Final placement of a charity in the program and assignment to a specific tier will be at the discretion of HMF.
  • Prior participation does not guarantee acceptance into the current year’s program.
  • Charity will not pay a fee to participate in this program.

NEXT STEPS

If you would like to be considered as an Official Charity Program organization:

  1. Review the program requirements and benefits here.
  2. Submit your online application by Monday, March 24, 2025
  3. Submit IRS proof of your 501 (c) 3 status and a brief marketing plan by March 24, 2025. Forms should be scanned and emailed to Genevieve@hartfordmarathon.com
  4. If past the March 24 deadline, please contact Genevieve@hartfordmarathon.com