RACE DAY

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Pre/post race activities will take place at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Simsbury, Connecticut. All races will start and finish on the adjacent roadway, Iron Horse Boulevard.

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Parking is available all day in the municipal parking lots along Iron Horse Boulevard. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early – Iron Horse Boulevard will be shut to traffic at 6:45 a.m. After 6:45 a.m., access to the parking lots must be made from Rte. 10.

Click here for a detailed parking map.

ROAD CLOSURES

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PACKET PICKUP:
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RACE START TIMES:
7:15 AM: 10K

  • The 10K start is on Iron Horse Blvd at Jim Gallagher Way (0.4 miles from pre race area)

7:30 AM: Half Marathon & 5K

  • The Half start is on Iron Horse Blvd at Phelps Lane (just outside the pre race area)
  • The 5K start is on Iron Horse Blvd at Wilcox St (0.3 miles from pre race area)

9:00 AM: HMF FitKids Run

  • The kids runs will take place on the soccer fields inside the Simsbury Performing Arts Center

POST RACE PARTY:
7:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Celebrate your amazing accomplishments together with music, delicious food from Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ served up fresh, grab & go snacks featuring Bakery On Main granola and LesserEvil popcorn, and ice cold beer from New England Brewing Company. Must be 21+ years of age with proper ID to receive the complimentary beer.

Spectators can also get in on the post-race fun! Bears Food Truck will also be on site and additional beer is available for purchase.

8:30 AM: 5K & 10K Award Ceremony
9:00 AM: Beer Tent Opens
9:45 AM: Half Marathon Award Ceremony

PERKS

BAGGAGE CHECK:
Complimentary baggage check will be available for registered participants in the Pre/Post Race area.

All checked bags must be picked up by 10:45 AM.

RACE PHOTOS:
FinisherPix is the official photographer at the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K. 24-48h after the race, you can view and order your personal race photos. Save money by pre-ordering your photos during the registration process. Make sure your bib number is facing front at all times and don’t forget to smile!

PACE TEAMS:
ProHealth Physicians Pace teams are available for the half marathon. Pace leaders will assemble in the start area 15 minutes prior to race start. More…

ATHLETE TRACKING

UConn Health Half Marathon participants can get real-time athlete updates. Athletes or spectators can follow along and receive real-time updates with course time and pace from the start, 8.2 mile split and at the finish line. Sign up HERE

Note: Athlete database will be updated on Monday, May 29 and Friday, June 2.

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