Sunday - May 21, 2023MYSTIC HALF MARATHON & 10K

Below information pertains to the in-person half marathon & 10K races ONLY:

WHAT YOU GET

• Short sleeve technical shirt (size chart)
  • Register by April 25, 2023 to guarantee size, first come first serve after this date.
• Custom designed finisher medal
• Fresh food served up fresh by local partners, and grab & go snacks featuring Bakery On Main

CRABBY CHALLENGE

Soak in scenic shoreline runs with a combo of the best coastal races around! Register for your distance of choice at each of the following three events to be rewarded with the Crabby Challenge medal upon completion in September:

• Mystic Half Marathon & 10K*
  • Sunday, May 21 /// Mystic, CT
• L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K
  • Saturday, July 15 /// New London, CT
• Surftown Half Marathon & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital*
  • Sunday, September 10 /// Westerly, RI

Registration can be done for the three separate events/distances of choice within any one of these event registration processes. If already registered for one or two events, simply register for the second or third and you’ll automatically be added to the Challenge. Streamline the registration process by Registering Here

* Both the in-person and virtual race options are eligible for the Crabby Challenge

DEADLINES & CAPACITY

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.

PACKET PICKUP

Thursday Before Race: 4:00 to 6:00 PM – Goodwin University, Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Day Before Race: 3:00 to 5:00 PM – Kelley’s Pace in Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
Race Day: 5:30 to 6:30 AM – Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Custom quarter zips, sweatshirts, adult and youth tees are available in the HMF Shop.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE

PRE-PERKS:
Focus on the run and let HMF take care of the pre-race essentials. Perks include:

• Indoor, heated space with real bathrooms
• Personalized bib (if registered for PRE Perks by Sunday, April 9, 2023)
• Mail My Packet (if registered for PRE Perks by Sunday, April 30, 2023)
• Refreshments
• Race day VIP parking
• Personal baggage check

$48 PRE-Perks can be added to your registration until May 17, 2023. CLICK HERE

MAIL MY PACKET:
For the convenience of runners who plan to come to Mystic on race day only, the mail packet option is available during online registration for $20 per packet and must be reserved by Sunday, April 30, 2023. To add Mail My Packet separate from online registration, click here to access your Participant Account.

Please update address changes in your Participant Account by Sunday, April 30, 2023 to avoid difficulty receiving race packet by mail. To access your Participant Account, click here.

PERSONALIZED BIB:
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 Sunday April 9, 2023. Please note, your bib will be available for pickup at the race packet pickup(s).

MAIL MY PACKET & PERSONALIZED BIB:
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 April 9, 2023. To add Mail My Packet with Personalized Bib separate from online registration, click here to access your Participant Account.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

At least 12 years of age on race day to enter the Half Marathon (virtual or in person).
At least 9 years of age on race day to enter the 10K (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.