5K

The “Bridge to Bridge” route will start on the Founders Bridge pedestrian walkway and run into East Hartford along the river trail. Follow the paved trail south through Great River Park and over the Charter Oak bridge back into Hartford. Through Charter Oak Landing and back to finish at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

COURSE

EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 15:42 – set by Dhahran Velazquez in 2013
Female: 19:08 – set by Darcy Lucas in 2011

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.

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 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
  • Female Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)
  • Nonbinary/Genderqueer More…

  • Disabled Athletes More…

AWARDS:

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

COURSE SUPPORT

MARKINGS:

  • Directional arrows marking all turns
  • Clock at finish line

AMENITIES:

  • Hydration (Water Only):
    • Pre & Post Race / 1 Water Station on Course
    • Open cup service, handed out at arms length
  • Portalets: Pre/Post Race
  • 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.

Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.

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