Race Against the Train
The Community Health Resources (CHR) annual CHR Steam Train Half Marathon and 2-person relay starts at the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in CT and is the only half marathon in the country where runners try to outrun a century-old Steam Train. Friends and family members board the train at the start and leave the station at the race start. They will head to Deep River Landing to cheer on runners at the halfway point before both Train and runners return to the station and the finish line. Who will get there first?
This event is a fun-filled family event that everyone can have the opportunity to participate in.
All runners receive a package of great swag, including an event tee shirt and finishers medal.
Join us for a post-race celebration at Surfridge Brewing Company, located right next to the Essex Steam Train! Doors will open at 10 a.m. Surfridge will offer its full brunch menu, in addition to a Steam Train special.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), Connecticut’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare agency, and three local nonprofits: the Deep River Fire Department, Essex Public Library, and The Nest/A Little Compassion Inc.
Awards
- Commemorative Medals for all Half Marathon Finishers
- Awards for the Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary Finishers
- Awards for the top three Half Marathon Finishers in the following age groups: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Awards for the Top Relay Teams in each Category
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A beautiful challenging half!
The race is much hillier than I anticipated, basically the whole course is challenging. Especially, miles 10-13, real mental challenge And you get to race a steam train!! MORE
The race is much hillier than I anticipated, basically the whole course is challenging. Especially, miles 10-13, real mental challenge And you get to race a steam train!!