The Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50K are hilly, no-frills foot-races that are run over some of the roads used by the Roxbury Races annual series (about 40 races from February into early December each year). The marathon course is a hilly mix of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, …
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The Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50K are hilly, no-frills foot-races that are run over some of the roads used by the Roxbury Races annual series (about 40 races from February into early December each year).
The marathon course is a hilly mix of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut. The course is USATF certified, so the Roxbury Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
The Roxbury Half-Marathon course is a hilly mixture of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut. The half marathon course has been carefully measured, but it is not USATF certified.
Aid Stations
Because of the out and back / looped nature of the marathon and half marathon courses, you will encounter aid stations multiple times. The distance between aid stations will be 2 to 3 miles. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade… and possibly other treats… You will also pass by the parking lot near the start / finish line, so you may get your own food and drink from your car.
Time Limits / Early Starts
The time limit for both the marathon and half marathon is six (6) hours. The time limit for the 50K is seven (7) hours. After 2:30 PM, course support will be removed, and the official clock will be stopped.
If you expect to take more than six hours to complete the marathon course, you may start an hour early at 7:30 AM. Keep in mind that early starters should be only for 5.5 hour or longer marathoners.
Weather
The race is scheduled for mid-autumn in southern New England. The weather is unpredictable, and there is a chance that dangerous weather conditions may cause the race to be postponed or cancelled. In the event of postponement or cancellation, there will be no refunds.
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nice low-key event
smaller, lowkey event scenic course with rolling hills part paved roads and part hard packed, smooth dirt roads plenty of aid stations every few miles great volunteers at aid stations … MORE
smaller, lowkey event
scenic course with rolling hills
part paved roads and part hard packed, smooth dirt roads
plenty of aid stations every few miles
great volunteers at aid stations and road crossings
course was one (longer) out and back and then 3.5mile loops. i liked this as we came by our cars and could get whatever needed from our own cars
loved the custom made finishers medal and homemade cookies
A no-frills marathon in Connecticut
A very small marathon with sparse aid station support and virtually no spectators on the course. The cops were out all day directing traffic so I felt safe out on … MORE
A very small marathon with sparse aid station support and virtually no spectators on the course. The cops were out all day directing traffic so I felt safe out on the course. A relatively hilly course. Check out my video below.