Sunday - April 19, 2026ROCKY NECK RUNFEST

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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:

  • 30K Teams & 30K Individuals receive:
    • Personalized team race bib (if registered by March 8, 2026)
    • Custom keepsake photo of you (and your team) compliments of FinisherPix
      • Free photo link will be emailed directly to finishers following the race
      • 24-48 hours after the race you can view the full gallery and purchase additional photos
  • All participants will receive:
    • Technical long sleeve shirt
      • Register by March 24, 2026, to guarantee size, first come, first serve after this date
      • 100% Polyester, Moisture Wicking, Breathable, with UPF 30+ Sun Protection. Size chart
    • Custom designed finisher medal
    • Grab & Go snacks to keep you fueled during the race and Hot bRUNch spread served up fresh by local partners
    • Music and fun, steps from the beach!
    • Course amenities as detailed on the Road 5K race page and Trail 5K race page
    • For HMF Milestone members:
      • Free birthday gift for participants or volunteers with April birthday

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

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.

Team Captain or designee will pick up Race Bibs & Shirts for the entire team.

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: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Bib + Timing Chip Only) /// 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Shirt)
    • Rocky Neck State Park, 244 West Main Street, Niantic, Connecticut 06357

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.

SPRING SHORELINE CHALLENGE

In a twist on the popular race series, the Spring Shoreline Challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice through the spring! These scenic courses all feature picturesque water views to fuel participants, with a commemorative medal awaiting after the third finish. REGISTER HERE

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

TEAM REGISTRATION DETAILS

The team captain must register themselves and pay for the entire team. Once the team is created, the team captain must invite other team members to register through their Team Captain Participant Account in haku. A unique URL will be sent to each team member to complete their registration.

For details on how to create and manage your team, click the guide below.

CAN I TRANSFER TEAM MEMBERS?
Yes, to switch team members once your team is complete contact registration@hartfordmarathon.com to coordinate. Deadline to switch team members online is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Switches after this date must be done at packet pick ups.

HOW DO I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY TEAM REGISTRATION?
Team Captains can check on the status of their team registration. Simply log-in to your haku Participant Account and select your “Team Captain Account” by using the link provided in your email confirmation or follow the directions here. Select the Rocky Neck Runfest event.

All teams must be complete with 3 members to compete in the event.

ENHANCEMENTS & ADD-ONs

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE

PERSONALIZED MEDAL:
An iTAB lets you personalize your race medal with your name and finish time. The special, personalized plate slides onto your finisher medal’s ribbon. It helps you remember your race day for years to come. More Information

HMF MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP PERKS

NEW in 2026! Join the free HMF Milestone membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, access to member-only wait lists for sold out events and personalized bibs at select 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