Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Food & beverage options on race day in Hartford

 

We know there are many Eversource Hartford Marathon details to look forward to and plan around. The following is intended to help with some basics of what’s available for participants and spectators to eat and drink at and nearby Bushnell Park – a cup of coffee or snack for the support team can make or break race morning!

Athlete Food Tent – must be registered participant with bib to access

  • Tortilla Soup (vegetarian) fresh made and hot from Flanders Fish Market

  • Fresh baked LuAnn’s Bakery Oatmeal Bread (dairy and egg free)

  • Chocolate milk from Garelick Farms 

  • Snacks, including Uncle Crumbles granola (gluten free), Lesser Evil popcorn, banana 

Beer Garden – One complimentary beverage for registered participants 21+ w/ID, also available for purchase (credit card only) 

  • Urban Lodge Brewing Company Run Hartford Session Ale, Open Trail New England Pale Ale, Stop ‘n Go Session Sour Ale with Raspberry

  • Vizzy Pineapple Mango Hard Seltzer

  • Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic Run Wild IPA, Athletic Lite 

  • Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ (for purchase from food truck)

In Bushnell Park (for purchase)

  • Coffee, baked goods from Bloom Bake Shop

  • Coffee, baked goods from LuAnn’s Bakery

  • Jersey Mike’s Subs

  • Coffee at Travelin’ Toms food truck on Elm St.

  • PLUS – samples from Lesser Evil Snacks

Nearby

  • Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, 25 Front Street 

  • Bloom Bake Shop, 80 Pratt Street

  • Red Rock Tavern, 369 Capitol Avenue 

  • Urban Lodge Brewing, 88 Pratt Street

There are additional deals and extras offered across a number of local businesses to participants showing their bib between Thursday and Sunday.  Check back for updates: WEEKEND DEALS


The greater Hartford region has a lot to offer - Yelp and Google reviews are helpful to scout out something in particular.  We appreciate you supporting local businesses over race weekend that support race participants, volunteers and the community!