REGISTRATION INFO

HMF Events are professionally organized to provide safe, well-supported races including medical personnel and safety services. In addition, registered participants will receive the following swag and race perks:

  • Custom St. Paddy’s inspired short sleeve technical shirt
    • Breathable and moisture wicking fabric, 100% Microfiber Polyester. Size chart
    • Register by February 18, 2026 to guarantee size, first come first serve after this date.
  • Complimentary ticket to the 2026 Hartford Athletic match of your choice*
  • Delicious post-race food featuring LesserEvil popcorn, Uncle Crumbles granola, and mini mac attacks from Bears Smokehouse BBQ
  • Ice cold craft beer from New England Brewing Company (one free beer to all finishers 21+ with ID)
  • Finishers under the age of 12 also receive a finisher medal, available at the results area.
  • Course amenities as detailed on the 5K race page and 10K race page
  • For HMF Milestone members:
    • Personalized race bib (if registered by Sunday, February 15, 2026)
    • Free birthday gift for participants or volunteers with January, February or March birthday

* Does not include HMF FitKids Run participants. Details regarding complimentary ticket redemption will be emailed to all registrants after the race. Tickets must be redeemed by May 31, 2026.

FEES & REGISTRATION POLICIES

Register early to save and guarantee your spot in the race! For current registration pricing, click on the REGISTER NOW button above.
 

Refund Protection available for purchase at the time of registration or up to five days after a registration has been completed within your participant account. Registrants may also defer entry for credit to a future HMF event (no later than 14 days before race date) or transfer registration directly to another participant up to 7 days before race day.

For Refund, Deferral and Race Distance/Category Change policies please click here.

For online registration assistance or to confirm your registration, please click here.

PACKET PICKUP / BIB MAILING

If you register on or before Sunday, March 8, 2026 your bib will be mailed to you race week.

Online registration remains open until 30 minutes before race start (or race sells out). Register online and speed up bib pickup by downloading your Check-in Pass from your participant account to your phone before you get in line.


In-person registration is available at packet pickup if the race is not at capacity. Credit Cards and Apple Pay accepted for race registration and event merchandise. No cash.
 

  • Race Day: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Trinity Health Stadium

Note: To designate someone to pick up another runner’s race packet, designee must bring or show a copy of this signed waiver/permission slip. Photocopies or phone pictures of the form will be accepted.

LUCKY CHALLENGE OPTIONS

Keep the party going, challenge yourself to multiple races and earn even more St. Paddy’s themed swag and a challenge finisher medal! Take on the four-race Lucky Challenge in two weekends OR join the Li’l Lucky and sign up for any two of the four St. Paddy’s themed races.

Participants enjoying all four races will earn a two-part connecting Lucky Challenge medal and those in the Li’l Lucky will earn one blingy finisher medal for their efforts. Register Here

ENHANCEMENTS & ADD-ONS

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Custom sweatshirts, adult and youth tees can be purchased during race registration or in the HMF Shop. Event merchandise will be sold on race day at the HMF Merchandise Tent. Pre-ordered merchandise will be available for pick-up at the tent.

HMF MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP PERKS

NEW in 2026! Join the free HMF Milestone membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, personalized bib at this and other select events (if registered 4 weeks in advance) and access to member-only wait lists for sold out events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). DETAILS

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