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:

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.


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.
 

  • Thursday Before Race: 4:00 to 6:00 PM – Fleet Feet Hartford, 1003 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 06107 (located in-store)
  • Race Day: 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM – Simsbury Performing Arts Center, Simsbury, CT

Can’t make packet pickup? Mail My Packet option is available, see below.

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.

CONNECTICUT DOUBLE

The ultimate state challenge…work up from half marathon in June to full marathon distance at the premier 26.2 mile experience in Connecticut. Get support and encouragement through the journey and then celebrate after your iconic finish line moment under the Arch in Hartford with an extra special medal. Register Here

  • UConn Health Half Marathon*
    • Saturday, June 7 /// Half Marathon /// Simsbury, CT
  • Eversource Hartford Marathon*
    • Saturday, October 11 /// Marathon /// Hartford, CT

* Both the in-person and virtual race options are eligible for the Connecticut Double

Spring 10K Challenge

Motivate the running season with a three-race goal in the NEW Spring 10K Challenge! Give yourself a great reason to keep up the effort over three months with different courses, custom swag at each race and an extra commemorative medal to show for the completion of the challenge:

Registration can be done for the three separate events/distances of choice within any one of these event registration processes. If already registered for one or two events, simply register for the second or third and automatically be added to the Challenge.

ENHANCEMENTS & ADD-ONs

MAIL MY PACKET

For the convenience of runners who plan to come to Simsbury on race day only, the mail packet option is available during online registration for $20 per packet. Mail My Packet can be added later in your Participant Account. Address changes can also be made in your Participant Account. Mail My Packet must be reserved with an updated address by Sunday, May 18, 2025. To access your Participant Account, click here.

PERSONALIZED BIB

Have your first name printed on your race bib by purchasing the Personalized Bib product available during registration for $10. This must be purchased by Sunday April 13, 2025. Please note, your bib will be available for pickup at the race packet pickup(s).

MAIL MY PACKET & PERSONALIZED BIB

Do you want to have your race packet mailed to you along with a personalized race bib with your first name on it? Purchase the Mail My Packet with Personalized bib product available during registration for $27 by Sunday, April 13, 2025. To add Mail My Packet with Personalized Bib separate from online registration, click here to access your Participant Account.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

TRAINING:
Runna is the Training App Partner of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. Enjoy tailored expert training plans designed to help you cross the finish line with confidence! Use code HMF25 when signing up! More Information
 

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 or after you’ve registered through your Participant Account, click here to access.

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

GAIT ASSESSMENT:
Unlock the secrets of your stride with the UConn Institute for Sports Medicine! Cutting-edge in-race, full-body 3D markerless gait assessment captures your natural movement in real time—no sensors or suits required. Join an informational session with sports medicine experts and receive a customized report with insights tailored to help you run smarter, faster, and injury-free. More Information
*Available to Half Marathon participants only, must be signed up in advance of race day.

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Short sleeve training shirt! Lightweight, roomy, highly breathable and moisture-wicking in unisex and women’s sizing can be purchased during online registration and in the HMF Shop.

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