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The premier marathon and half marathon in Connecticut is a fall celebration not to be missed (running on the third Saturday of October in observance of the Jewish high holiday the weekend before). The beloved New England road race tradition delivers a top-notch experience with great attention to detail to support the safety and enjoyment of participants, volunteers and spectators.
Be inspired with a glorious start in front of the majestic Capitol. Marathon and half marathon courses venture into the welcoming neighborhoods of West Hartford, full of cheering race spectators, with a short pass through beautiful Elizabeth Park.
Marathoners veer off from half marathon participants and head over the Founders Bridge, traveling along the scenic East Hartford side of the river before hitting the rural and serene town roads of South Windsor, where the course highlights its quintessential New England charm. Journey back to Hartford to finish just past the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park and celebrate with food and music in the park and beer garden festivities.
The 13.1 mile course will split from the marathon in Hartford, about 8 miles in, before half marathoners enjoy a run along the river. The downtown Hartford finish delivers that joyous and memorable moment crossing under the Arch, along brilliantly colored mums lining the path.
The Charity 5K will run through downtown Hartford. Expect a fast race for competitive runners that also welcomes casual runners and walkers to accomplish goals finishing under the arch.
Those looking for a fun way to get in on the action together with others can enjoy the Team 26.2 Relay with options for 2-5 team members to run in legs along the marathon course.
A memorable experience awaits, with meaningful swag, well supported courses, thorough medical and security services and a great celebration in store.
RACE DAY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PACKET PICKUP:
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NO Race Day Registration or Bib Pickup
RACE START TIMES:
7:55 AM – Marathon/Half Marathon Wheelchair athletes
- Capitol Avenue at the front lawn of CT State Capitol Building
8:00 AM – Marathon/Half Marathon/Team 26.2 Relay
- Capitol Avenue at the front lawn of CT State Capitol Building
8:01 AM – Charity 5K
- Capitol Avenue east of Bushnell Theater (between Clinton & West Streets)
9:30 AM – HMF FitKids Run
- Elm Street at West Street (east end of Bushnell Park)
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
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ROAD CLOSURES
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SPECTATORS
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POST RACE PARTY
FINISH LINE EXPO & FESTIVITIES:
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Bushnell Park
Food & beverage options here.
ATHLETE FOOD TENT:
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Served up fresh in the post race party. Refuel after an amazing race with delicious options.
BEER GARDEN:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Enjoy ice cold beer from Urban Lodge Brewing while listening to live music on the Powerstation Events Bushnell Park stage! One free beer per participant 21+ (photo ID required). Additional beer available for purchase. Non-alcoholic beer will be provided by Athletic Brewing.
AWARDS:
Top overall finishers will receive their commemorative awards at the finish line on Trinity Street, immediately following their race. All other awards recipients can pick up their prize at the Results/Awards Area in Bushnell Park.
CHARITY VILLAGE:
Come meet the Official Charities of the Eversource Hartford Marathon!
AROUND TOWN:
Support local! Weekend restaurant specials from our local hotspots are available here!
AMENITIES
BAGGAGE CHECK:
Complimentary baggage check will be available for all registered participants in the Bushnell Theater, Drop location at the entrance on Trinity Street. ONLY official clear race issued bags will be accepted.
Opens at 6:00 AM, all checked bags must be picked up by 2:30 PM
PACE TEAMS:
HMF Pace teams, sponsored by Fleet Feet Hartford, are available for the marathon and half marathon. Pace leaders will assemble in the race start area 15 minutes prior to race start. Find them at the meet up location near the Lafayette Statue, corner of Capitol Ave. & Washington St.
PRE & POST RACE STRETCHING:
Provided in Bushnell Park by Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network.
ATHLETE TRACKING:
Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon participants can get real-time athlete updates. Participants or spectators can follow along and receive real-time updates with course time and pace from the start line, finish line and split mats along the route. Click here…
REUNION AREA:
Designated family meet up area in Bushnell Park to reunite post race with your loved ones.
MASSAGE:
Licensed massage therapists from AMTA-CT Sports Massage Team will be available in the Bushnell Park Massage Tent. Rate is $10 for 10 minutes, MC, Visa, or cash.
SHOWERS:
Free showers available to runners at the Downtown Hartford YMCA (90 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06103) on race day from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Bring your own towel and government issued photo ID.
WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE ZONE:
Located on Clinton Street, the Wheelchair Athlete Zone supported by OAHStrides Fund at the HFPG is a secure transition space to transfer into racing wheelchairs and store gear throughout the race. Handicap accessible bathrooms included. Opens at 7:00 AM, all gear must be claimed by 2:00 PM.
EXPOS & PACKET PICKUP
PACKET PICKUP
Reminder – NO race day registration or pick-up.
After collecting bibs and race shirts, enjoy a selection of vendors and exhibitors and access information to help prepare for race day.
Thursday, October 17: 4:00 to 7:00 PM – Eversource Hartford Marathon Packet Pickup & Expo, XL Center, Hartford, CT
Friday, October 18: 12:00 to 7:00 PM (registration, bib, and shirt pickup open until 9:00 PM) – Eversource Hartford Marathon Packet Pickup & Expo, XL Center, Hartford, CT
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Q&A with US marathon record holder Emily Sisson, Team UCAN Athlete
Finish Line Expo – Race Day
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a selection of vendors and exhibitors in Bushnell Park.
Race Day: 8:00am – 2:00pm – Bushnell Park, Hartford (Outdoor)
No Race Day Registration or Bib Pickup
Bushnell Park and nearby food & beverage options for registered participants and spectators, including local deals, are available HERE
For questions about either expo, please contact:
Deb Morton, Manager, Strategic Partnerships, (860) 652-8866 x118, deb@hartfordmarathon.com or
Sarah Roberson, HMF Partnership Representative, (860) 558-7380, sroberson@outofhomenetwork.net or
Genevieve Lattimer, Strategic Partnership Administrator, (860) 652-8866 x115, genevieve@hartfordmarathon.com
EXHIBITORS
- Advanced Window Systems
- ALTRA Running
- Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ
- Bloom Bake Shop
- Brown Butter Creations
- Breeze Airways/BDL
- Connecticut GI
- Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
- CT Army National Guard
- DNA Hairtools
- Fleet Feet Hartford
- Girls on the Run
- Governor’s Prevention Partnership
- GymGuyz
- Hartford Track Club
- Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
- HintFit
- iCRYO
- Imagine Float
- IV Lounge Connecticut
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- LAZ Parking
- LesserEvil
- LuAnn’s Bakery
- MadRitual
- M&T Bank
- Nautical Bowls
- Powerstation Events
- Renewal by Andersen
- Restore Hyper Wellness
- Richard Testa Massage (Family Therapeutic Massage Center)
- Runna
- RunningCoachCT/TriathlonCoachCT
- Select Physical Therapy
- SoVita Chiropractic Center
- Stop & Shop Nutrition
- Stop & Shop Pharmacy
- Talcott Financial Group
- Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
- Trinity Health Of New England Orthopedics, League of Injured Runners
- UCAN
- United States Marine Corps
- Vox Church
- WFSB Channel-3
RESULTS
RESULTS
Past Results
VIRTUAL RACE BAG
RACE PHOTOS
FinisherPix is the official photographer at the Eversource Hartford Marathon. 24-48h after the race, you can view and order your personal race photos. Save money by pre-ordering your photos during the registration process or after you’ve registered through your Participant Account, click here to access.
In addition, marathon and half marathon participants will receive a complimentary keepsake photo (your post-race email will include the link to download). Make sure your bib number is facing front at all times and don’t forget to smile!
CLAIM YOUR AWARD
All awards are presented in Bushnell Park on race day. To collect an award after race day, click here.
RESULTS ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
Overall results are based on gun time, all others based on chip time. Need to request a results adjustment? Click here to send details of your request to our timer.
