Hogsback Half Marathon
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Colebrook, Connecticut
- Price $65.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Hogsback Half Marathon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Colebrook, Northwest Hills! This exciting race kicks off at 9 a.m., with an early start option available at 8:15 a.m. for those who anticipate taking more than 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the course. Runners will enjoy a scenic 13.1-mile route that winds through charming country roads along the beautiful Farmington River, passing through the delightful towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland, and Colebrook, Connecticut.
Participants can look forward to a host of amenities, including six well-stocked aid stations, stunning race shirts, and custom finisher medals. After conquering the course, celebrate your achievement with delicious post-race food and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes! Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as for various age divisions. Best of all, proceeds from this fantastic event benefit Running for Rescues, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Don't miss this chance to experience a fun-filled day of running for a great cause!
Participants can look forward to a host of amenities, including six well-stocked aid stations, stunning race shirts, and custom finisher medals. After conquering the course, celebrate your achievement with delicious post-race food and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes! Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as for various age divisions. Best of all, proceeds from this fantastic event benefit Running for Rescues, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Don't miss this chance to experience a fun-filled day of running for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
2025 HOGSBACK HALF MARATHON INFORMATION:
START TIME: General race begins promptly at 9 a.m. on September 27, 2025. IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING MORE THAT 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE COURSE, WE WILL BE OFFERING AN EARLY START AT 8:15 A.M.
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 in 5-year age groups; and
* Fun raffle prizes.
COURSE: 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.
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 +). If we are not able to hold an in-person award ceremony, awards will be mailed.
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues [https://www.facebook.com/RunnningforRescues/?fref=ts]. 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.
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. on race day (September 27, 2025).
Early Start at 8:15 a.m. If you anticipate needing more than 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES to complete the course, we will be offering an Early Start at 8:15 a.m. (please register for the early start option when you sign up for the race)
General Start at 9 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration Begins at 10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:45 a.m.
START TIME: General race begins promptly at 9 a.m. on September 27, 2025. IF YOU ANTICIPATE NEEDING MORE THAT 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE COURSE, WE WILL BE OFFERING AN EARLY START AT 8:15 A.M.
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 in 5-year age groups; and
* Fun raffle prizes.
COURSE: 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.
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 +). If we are not able to hold an in-person award ceremony, awards will be mailed.
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues [https://www.facebook.com/RunnningforRescues/?fref=ts]. 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.
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. on race day (September 27, 2025).
Early Start at 8:15 a.m. If you anticipate needing more than 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES to complete the course, we will be offering an Early Start at 8:15 a.m. (please register for the early start option when you sign up for the race)
General Start at 9 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration Begins at 10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:45 a.m.
Races
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1/2 Marathon 8:15 Early Start (For Runners Needing More Than 2:45 to Complete the Course)
Incl. $5.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$65.60
The 8:15 a.m. is only for runners who will need more than 2:45 to complete the 13.1 mile course. If you participate in the early start and finish in less than 2:30, we will disqualify you and remove you from the race results. -
1/2 Marathon 9 a.m. General Start
Incl. $5.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$65.60
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