Hartford Marathon

    Hartford, CT

    Date

    October 10, 2026

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    Rolling Hills

    Why It's BQ-Friendly

    A paved route through Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford and South Windsor.

    Rolling terrain with a flatter Main Street out-and-back in South Windsor.

    A finish just past the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch at Bushnell Park.

    About This Race

    Hartford Marathon starts on Capitol Avenue and visits West Hartford and Elizabeth Park before crossing the Founders Bridge into East Hartford. The route continues to South Windsor before returning to Hartford for a finish just past the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch at Bushnell Park.

    Boston Qualifier Outlook

    BMQR course profile: Rolling Hills.

    Race Strategy

    Start conservatively on the rolling roads through Hartford and West Hartford. Settle into a sustainable effort over the Founders Bridge and through East Hartford. Use the flatter Main Street out-and-back in South Windsor to maintain rhythm, then reserve effort for the rolling return to Hartford. Keep fueling on your practiced schedule throughout the race.

    Race Day Logistics

    The marathon starts at 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Avenue. Collect your bib before race day; the organizer does not offer race-day registration or bib pickup. Check the Hartford forecast during race week and choose clothing for the expected conditions at the start and during your run.

    Course & Elevation

    No Elevation Data

    No elevation data was found in the course profile file.

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