10K

The O’ Hartford 10K is a double-loop course that runs through the Coltsville Historic District and Colt Park. The course is relatively flat and is topped off with an iconic finish at midfield inside Trinity Health Stadium, home to the Hartford Athletic!

COURSE

Course Map

EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 39:12 – set by Kip Talman in 2024
Female: 40:11 – set by Sybil Sanders in 2024

Course Suitability for Disabled Athletes:
Click here for more details.

RACE START

The race start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.

The 10K will start in the same location as the 5K on Huyshope Avenue (just outside of Trinity Health Stadium). Both races will run together for 2.9 miles.

DIVISIONS & AWARDS

This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.

DIVISIONS:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Male Age Group – 9-14, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
  • Female Age Group – 9-14, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)
  • Nonbinary/Genderqueer More…

  • Disabled Athletes More…

AWARDS:

  • Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
  • Overall awards based on gun time, all others awarded on chip time
  • No “double dipping”
  • To collect an award after race day, click here

COURSE LIMITS

Course limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes for the O’ Hartford 5K. To finish within these time limits 5K participants must maintain a pace of approximately approximately 14:30 minutes per mile. 10K runners must pass the checkpoint at the 2.9 mile mark within 45 minutes. Runners over this time will be directed to finish the 5K course. More…

COURSE SUPPORT

MARKINGS:

  • Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
  • All mile points are marked on the road and with signs
  • Clocks at finish line and along the course

AMENITIES:

  • Hydration (Water & Nuun Sport)
    • Pre/Post Race & Mile 2.3 & Mile 5.4
    • Open cup service, handed out at arms length
    • Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
  • Bathroom Locations: Start & Finish
  • Medical personnel
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station. More...

NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE

No dogs (service dogs must be identified as such at all times). No unregistered runners or walkers. Headphones discouraged. No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles.

While we do allow baby jogger/strollers in this event, participants must follow the stroller policy detailed HERE.

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