Thursday, August 21, 2025

2025 Inspiration Team members announced for Eversource Hartford Marathon

Please join us in celebrating these incredible individuals and their journeys to the finish line on October 11!

2025 Inspiration Team to be Celebrated at the

 Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon in October

The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced the honored participants chosen to represent the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon 2025 Inspiration Team, supported by The Hartford. Team members represent a variety of journeys that share incredible examples of the resilience, motivation, and kindness of the local running community. Each Inspiration Team member will either be running the 5K, half marathon or full marathon on race day, October 11, 2025.  

 

“There are countless stories each year that motivate us and remind us how meaningful each and every person’s journey to the finish line in Hartford is. We’re proud to continue the tradition of the Inspiration Team to try and represent a fraction of this great community and celebrate their stories,” said Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “Our thanks for the continuing support of The Hartford and Eversource for making it possible to provide extra special treatment to a few deserving participants joining us on race day.” 


Members of the 2025 Inspiration Team, supported by The Hartford:

Lisa Bienia-Kenton, Sturbridge, MA - Marathon

Mary Daly, Wethersfield - Half Marathon

Jyl Esposito, North Haven - Half Marathon

Bill Hanchett, Plainville - Marathon

Courtney Luyando, Seymour - Marathon

Shan Riggs, Southbury - Marathon

Joshua & Cindy Saraceno, Middlefield - Marathon/Half Marathon

Zachary Spicer, Preston - Marathon

Marilyn Wenzel, New Haven - Charity 5K

Merissa Wright, West Hartford - Marathon


Members of the 2025 Inspiration Team will be profiled within the Eversource Hartford Marathon Insider’s Guide and receive complimentary race registration, the Pre Perks hospitality experience and custom event apparel and shoes provided by Altra Running. 

 

The inspiration team concept was developed by HMF in 2011.

 

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