REDESIGNED IN 2026: The course will start in the grass field north of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and begin by running south, out of the park and onto Van Dyke Avenue, passing alongside Trinity Health Stadium. The course will then reenter the trail system at Charter Oak Landing, head back past the plaza, and finish with a quick loop around Riverside Park. This new route features a tour of the beautiful trail system maintained by Riverfront Recapture and countless scenic vistas of the Connecticut River!
4 Mile
COURSE
The race will start in the grass field north of the lower level of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, heading south.
Click here for a detailed, downloadable Course Map
COURSE SUPPORT
MARKINGS:
- Directional arrows marking all turns
- Clock at finish line
AMENITIES:
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- Pre & Post Race & Mile 2.5
- Open cup service, handed out at arms length
- Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race
- Medical personnel
DIVISIONS & AWARDS
DIVISIONS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Male Age Group – 14 & under, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
- Female Age Group – 14 & under, and 5-year age groups from 15-80+
- Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.) More…
- Athena (women 150+lbs.) More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
- All awards based on gun time
- No “double dipping”
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.
COURSE LIMITS & REQUIREMENTS
Course limit is 1 hour and 20 minutes for the Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile. To finish within these time limits you must maintain a pace of approximately 20 minutes per mile. More…
Participants must be at least 9 years of age on race day.
Note: Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.
