DEADLINES & CAPACITY
Online registration closes on October 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
In-person registration is available at packet pickup.
There is NO packet pickup or registration on Race Day
Online registration closes on October 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
In-person registration is available at packet pickup.
There is NO packet pickup or registration on Race Day
Challenge yourself! Both the Half Marathon and Marathon are part of a unique HMF Challenge that can earn participants an exclusive Challenge Medal. For more details on each experience and how to register, click the links below.
Registration for any of the challenges can be done by simply registering individually for each event/distance in the challenge.
* Both the in-person and virtual race options are eligible for the Challenge.
Register early to save and guarantee your spot in the race! For current registration pricing, click on the REGISTER NOW button above.
HMF virtual events give participants the flexibility to participate when and where it is convenient. As such, there are no refunds and no deferments for virtual events. For complete details on HMF deferments/transfers and all policies, click here.
Thursday, October 12: 4:00PM to 7:00PM – HMF Packet Pick-up Expo, XL Center, Hartford, CT
Friday, October 13: 11:00AM to 7:00PM (registration & packet pickup open until 9:00PM) – HMF Packet Pick-up Expo, XL Center, Hartford, CT
Click here for more details about the HMF Packet Pick-up Expo and Packet Pickup.
NO Race Day Registration or Bib Pickup
One Relay Team member may pick up race packets for the entire group with a signed waiver/permission slip (permission slip is included at the bottom of the Running Event Waiver). The team is responsible for distributing bibs to each member and ensuring the runner crossing the finish line is wearing the timing chip.
At least 16 years of age on race day to enter the Marathon (virtual or in-person).
At least 12 years of age on race day to enter the Half Marathon (virtual or in-person) or Team 26.2 Relay.
At least 5 years of age on race day to enter the Charity 5K (virtual or in-person).
All participants (parent/guardian if minor) must sign a Hartford Marathon Foundation waiver form and show a Photo ID to pick up race packet.
Two elite programs are available for athletes of the Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon:
To apply to be in the New England’s Finest or Elite Program, runners must achieve the following finish times between October 2021 and July 2023.
Marathon (Open): Men 2:29, Women 2:54
Half Marathon (Open): Men 1:09, Women 1:19
Marathon (Masters): Men 2:39, Women 3:04
Half Marathon (Masters): Men 1:14, Women 1:24
There is NO race day registration or packet pickup. The deadline for packet mailing was Sunday, September 10, 2023 and is now closed. No new packets can be added.
Please update address changes in your Participant Account by September 10, 2023 to avoid difficulty receiving race packet by mail. To access your Participant Account, click here.
Have your first name printed on your race bib by purchasing the Personalized Bib product available during registration for $10. This must be purchased by Monday, August 14, 2023. Please note, your bib will be available for pickup at the race packet pickup(s).
Do you want to have your race packet mailed to you along with a personalized race bib with your first name on it? Purchase the Mail My Packet with Personalized bib product available during registration for $25 by August 14, 2023. To add Mail My Packet with Personalized Bib separate from online registration, click here to access your Participant Account.
Treat Yourself! Enjoy PRE Perks and let HMF take care of everything before the race (available for purchase for all registered participants and their guests) including:
$50 for registered participants.
$25 for guests.
PRE Perks can be purchased at the HMF Packet Pick-up Expo. Stop at the Registration Solutions Desk for more information.
HMF pays special tribute to Full Marathon runners completing their “50th State” at the Eversource Hartford Marathon with a keepsake to commemorate this amazing accomplishment. Send an email to registration@hartfordmarathon.com no later than September 5, 2023 to submit names for this recognition.
Half Marathon runners completing their “50th State” can purchase a personalized plaque. Order in the HMF Shop.