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Hartford Marathon
Hartford Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Hartford, Connecticut. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hartfordmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: waitlist
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 754 ft gain, 782 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
About the Hartford Marathon
Connecticut's premier marathon weekend, starting near the State Capitol and finishing in Bushnell Park. Roughly 10,000 runners take part across the marathon, half, relay and charity 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #49 (BQ rate 11.3%, PR score 98.4, Rolling Hills); USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier; Connecticut's signature marathon, regularly sells out
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Connecticut
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Hartford Marathon: common questions
- When is the Hartford Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hartford Marathon held?
- In Hartford, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Hartford Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Hartford Marathon?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hartford Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hartford Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: waitlist.
- What time does the Hartford Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Hartford Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 754 ft gain, 782 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier.
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