The route will start and finish at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and run along the banks of the Connecticut River on the well maintained trail systems of Riverside Park.
5K
COURSE
Riverfront Recapture Trail Map
SOCIAL DISTANCE RACING:
HMF continues to closely monitor best safety practices for outdoor events and plan race details following state and local guidelines. Currently, face masks are not required at outdoor events in Connecticut. If race modifications are required, details will be updated on site pages and via email to all registered participants.
EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 15:42 – set by Dhahran Velazquez in 2013
Female: 19:08 – set by Darcy Lucas in 2011
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.)
- Non-Binary More…
- Disabled Athletes More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
- All awards based on gun time
- No “double dipping”
COURSE SUPPORT
MARKINGS:
- Directional arrows marking all turns
- Clock at finish line
AMENITIES:
No on-course hydration will be provided. Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids.
- Hydration: Pre/Post Race (Water)
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race
- Medical personnel
Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.