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Storybook Half Marathon
Storybook Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Stratford, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 50 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Stratford, CT
- Field size
- ~50 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Stratford, Connecticut
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 50 runners
- Course
- Gently rolling wooded singletrack/doubletrack trail with roots and rocks; no certified elevation figures published
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ultrasignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 40°F at the start, 88% humidity, 14 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Storybook Half Marathon
Once Upon a Trail… In Roosevelt Forest, where sunlight dances through the trees and adventure waits around every bend, the Storybook Half Marathon calls to you—to join the fun, take on the challenge, and embrace the magic of 13.1 miles in the woods. Racers, Runners, Joggers, Ruckers, Hikers, and Walkers are all warmly invited to embark on this friendly forest quest. Whether you’re an experienced trail runner or a curious first-timer, this course offers the perfect blend of charm and challenge. …
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Storybook Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Storybook Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Storybook Half Marathon held?
- In Stratford, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Storybook Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Storybook Half Marathon?
- About 50 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 Storybook Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Storybook Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Storybook Half Marathon start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Storybook Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Storybook Half Marathon?
- about 40°F at the start, 88% humidity, 14 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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