This festive family 5K tradition welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to celebrate the season as a community in the CLA Blue Back Mitten Run. The 3.1-mile road race winds through West Hartford’s decorated neighborhoods and past festive shop windows.

5K participants earn a holiday inspired mittens and enjoy delicious holiday cookies post-race in Blue Back Square. Register early (by October 13) and receive a personalized race bib with your name!

HMF FitKids: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with options of a ½ mile or 1-mile dash to Blue Back Square (for kids ages 2-11)!

RUN FOR GOOD

HMF CAN: In the spirit of the holiday season, collections will be taken for NEW winter hats, gloves, and mittens to benefit neighbors in need. Donations of cash/checks will also be taken to support the Town That Cares Fund, a program of the Town of West Hartford’s Department of Social Services.

The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Consider making a donation during registration or directly, LEARN MORE

  • OUR RACE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE PARTNERS