Each year, we try to improve or add a little something extra for our runners – this year we’re really working hard on the weather!! Stay tuned on that...but we can guarantee that we’ve got a great race experience in store for you.
Whether you’ve run Hartford before, or this is your first, we want you to enjoy everything the Eversource Hartford Marathon has to offer. Here are some highlights:
Pace teams – Pace leaders are offered for the full from 3:00 to 5:30, and for the half from 1:30 to 3:00. This is a great free service to help you achieve your goal time. Pacer leaders will wear bright yellow pace shirts and hold their pace signs for the start. See photos and learn a little more about their race day strategy and pacing style.
Mobile App – Download today to put all race day resources at your fingertips and on the go with you – course maps, start and Bushnell Park maps, parking info, events schedule, results and more.
Athlete Tracking services – Let friends and family follow your race from anywhere they are! Sign up for tracking to have updates automatically sent to your designated social networks or via Text message when you cross tracking points on the course.
Freedom Point, presented by Bank of America – Special hospitality venue for active military, reservists, veterans and their families. Just show military ID to get in and enjoy some pampering.
Psyching Team – Let the Springfield College Running Psychology Team help with your mental readiness. They will be wearing blue team hats at the Expo, on the course and post-race. The team is available to provide performance enhancement strategies for goal-setting, positive self-talk, energy management, relaxation techniques and positive affirmations to help you feel your best!
Chapter 126 Zone – Physically challenged athletes can utilize this gathering place in Bushnell Park for pre- and post-race needs. It’s wheelchair accessible allowing athletes to store regular wheelchairs and stage their racing chairs. We will have handicapped accessible portalets and baggage service for athletes.
HMF FitKids – Children aged 2-11 can get in on the race action! Distances are offered from 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile and mile and each child gets a finisher medal and t-shirt. Note, children can be registered in advance or on race day.
The Extra Mile – So many great restaurants and attractions are offering runners deals and discounts around town. Please check the link and support local with your pre-race plans or post-race celebrations on Saturday night!
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