Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Rocky Neck meet-ups

If you’ve never experienced the roads and trails of Rocky Neck State Park, consider joining our friend, run coach and local resident-expert Chaz Koch for a meet-up run to check them out!

The coordinator for our charity partner, Operation Paws on the Ground, Chaz graciously offered to open his Saturday runs as informal group fun runs to give a glimpse of what to expect for the April 13th Rocky Neck Runfest.  Meet-ups start from the main office/starting line of the race.

Saturday, March 29, 8:30 AM - Trails*

Don’t expect a rail trail/multi-use paved path at Rocky Neck. The trails are well groomed but tactical, with rocks, roots, hills and likely some mud. They’re also quite beautiful, with stunning views over Long Island Sound, along the Four Mile River tidal area and the Bride Brook marsh. Chaz knows these trails well and will help familiarize you. Read up on the course ahead of time or send it to your Strava. TRAIL COURSE INFO 


Saturday, April 5, 8:30 AM - Roads*

The road course runs primarily along the main stretch and camper’s only roads with a short loop through a section of the campgrounds. The course features beautiful views of the Bride Brook marsh and finishes on the lawn overlooking Long Island Sound. ROAD COURSE


Note, these fun runs are free and open to the public - please consider a donation to support Operation Paws on the Ground in thanks to our friend and partner for taking the time to host!  DONATE




*not hosted/managed by the Hartford Marathon Foundation