The Hogsback Half Marathon features a fast USATF certified course with a 100 foot net elevation decrease. You’ll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland and Colebrook, Connecticut. Amenities: Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River; Amazing race shirts; 6 aid …
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The Hogsback Half Marathon features a fast USATF certified course with a 100 foot net elevation decrease. You’ll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland and Colebrook, Connecticut.
Amenities:
- Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River;
- Amazing race shirts;
- 6 aid stations — all stations have fluids two will also be stocked with gels;
- Great post-race food;
- Custom finisher medals;
- Electronic bib tag timing;
- Awards for overall and 5-year age groups.
- Fun raffle prizes.
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners and 3 deep in 5 year age divisions (18 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 +) for male, female and non-binary.
Proceeds: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues. Running for Rescues is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Running for Rescues supports small, grassroots organizations on the front lines – people pulling animals out of shelters before they are put to sleep. The cost associated with their efforts can be staggering! Running for Rescues funds shots, spay/neuter, transport, boarding, or food while the animal is being fostered and gives animals the opportunity to find a forever home.
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A Great Race for the Nutmeg State
This was a beautiful course and I chose early start because I am slow as molasses. Stops at about every 2 miles and awesome volunteers! The course was your typical … MORE
This was a beautiful course and I chose early start because I am slow as molasses. Stops at about every 2 miles and awesome volunteers!
The course was your typical New England “rolling hills” and that last “rolling hill” at mile 12 almost took me out! 😭
I wasn’t expecting much at the finish line because I’m slow. In the past I have had timing mats almost pulled by the time I finished. Such a pleasant surprise when I finished this race with full course support. 🙂
For my fellow back of the packers and 50 staters, I definitely recommend this race for Connecticut.
Beautiful Mostly Downhill
This course is mostly downhill. On the road but a lot of shade. Finish is beautiful over a dam. get there early parking is tight. Great sandwich at the finish! MORE
This course is mostly downhill. On the road but a lot of shade. Finish is beautiful over a dam. get there early parking is tight. Great sandwich at the finish!
Nice Local Race
This was a nice local race in Connecticut. The course was hilly but pretty along a river. Swag was ok, nothing special. Race directors were nice MORE
This was a nice local race in Connecticut. The course was hilly but pretty along a river. Swag was ok, nothing special. Race directors were nice
Beautiful Connecticut course
Race production was GREAT, great communication, quick feedback. Suggestion number #1 get there early and park at the finish. You can park at the finish line and walk up the … MORE
Race production was GREAT, great communication, quick feedback.
Suggestion number #1 get there early and park at the finish. You can park at the finish line and walk up the hill to the start, otherwise you will park at the start line at the top of the hill and have to walk up the hill to your car after you finish.
Closest hotel to Colebrook is about 20 miles away, however; I found a great home on homeaway.com in Colebrook that worked out perfectly.
The course itself is mostly next the water and very beautiful, couple hills mixed in here and there, the last mile is a decent incline, but running to the finish across the bridge at the finish was awesome.
I took this one easy as it was my first time doing back to back half marathons, and they are very generous with the time to finish.
Shirt was okay, nice medal, decent food at finish.