Supporters from these local nonprofits will engage runners, walkers and volunteers to raise funds and awareness around Connecticut’s premier race event. Official Charities support community and philanthropic initiatives across the region, offering race participants a built-in platform to bring deeper meaning and greater positive impact to their race.
Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon 2026 Official Charities:
Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon 2026 Official Charities:
Achilles International-Connecticut*Dog Star Rescue*2-4-1 SportsAlzheimer’s Association-ConnecticutBear’s Foundation (Linked 4 Life)Bhadra Water Safety FoundationCommunity Partners in ActionConnecticut Children’s FoundationConnecticut Draft Horse RescueDonate Life ConnecticutFor All AgesGirls on the Run Greater ConnecticutHartford Behavioral HealthHartford HospitalMegan Schulman Memorial FoundationMiracle League of Northern ConnecticutNew England Women in Energy and the EnvironmentNew Horizons Domestic Violence ServicesNext Girl UpPostpartum Support Intl, CT ChapterProject PurpleRon Foley FoundationRonald McDonald House of Connecticut and Western MassachusettsSUN Scholars Inc.Susan G. KomenThe Riley Farm RescueThe Salvation ArmyTommy Fund for Childhood CancerWaterbury Promise, Inc.
*2026 premier charities
“We continue to be inspired by the generosity of the local running community and are honored to engage 29 worthy local organizations who bring greater meaning and purpose to race day,” said Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “The Official Charity program and this great race tradition is made possible through the generous support of Eversource and all of our supporters and community partners throughout the region.”
Returning again in 2026 is the HMF Community Partner Program, providing opportunities for companies to engage in the event and direct a donation to an Official Charity of choice. Interested organizations can gain visibility and employee/member engagement benefits while supporting community causes (for program details or to participate, contact deb@hartfordmarathon.com).
More than $9.8 million has been raised for charity through the event since its inception in 1994. With approximately $300,000 in charity funds raised last year, the 2025 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon also generated an economic boost of approximately $14.6 million for the region, hosting more than 10,000 race participants.
Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon registration is open and the 2026 HMF race calendar is available at www.hartfordmarathon.com. To run, walk or volunteer on behalf of an Official Charity partner, find more information here.
“We continue to be inspired by the generosity of the local running community and are honored to engage 29 worthy local organizations who bring greater meaning and purpose to race day,” said Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “The Official Charity program and this great race tradition is made possible through the generous support of Eversource and all of our supporters and community partners throughout the region.”
Returning again in 2026 is the HMF Community Partner Program, providing opportunities for companies to engage in the event and direct a donation to an Official Charity of choice. Interested organizations can gain visibility and employee/member engagement benefits while supporting community causes (for program details or to participate, contact deb@hartfordmarathon.com).
More than $9.8 million has been raised for charity through the event since its inception in 1994. With approximately $300,000 in charity funds raised last year, the 2025 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon also generated an economic boost of approximately $14.6 million for the region, hosting more than 10,000 race participants.
Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon registration is open and the 2026 HMF race calendar is available at www.hartfordmarathon.com. To run, walk or volunteer on behalf of an Official Charity partner, find more information here.
