Hogsback Half Marathon
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Colebrook, Connecticut
- Price $60.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Hogsback Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the picturesque Colebrook, Northwest Hills. This thrilling event features a fast and scenic USATF certified course that winds through charming country roads along the beautiful Farmington River, making it perfect for runners of all levels. With a start time of 8:30 a.m., participants will enjoy a well-supported race with six aid stations providing fluids and energy gels.
Runners can look forward to vibrant race shirts, custom finisher medals, and delicious post-race food to celebrate their achievements. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Running for Rescues, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving shelter animals. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference!
Runners can look forward to vibrant race shirts, custom finisher medals, and delicious post-race food to celebrate their achievements. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Running for Rescues, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving shelter animals. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
**ATTENTION **
THE RACE HAS BEEN CANCELED THIS WEEKEND. DUE TO THE FORECASTED NOREASTER AND ANTICIPATED STRONG WINDS AND WIND ADVISORY, THE MDC IS SHUTTING DOWN ALL RECREATION AREAS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, INCLUDING THE GOODWIN DAM/WEST BRANCH.
WE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RESCHEDULE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP HAS BEEN CANCELED AS WELL.
START TIME: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2026.
AMENITIES:
* Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River
* Pacers
* 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
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 +) for male, female and non-binary.
PROCEEDS: 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 SCHEDULE:
07:00 Packet pickup
08:30 General Start
10:00 Post-Race Celebration
11:00 Awards Ceremony & Raffle
PARKING: Parking will be along Durst road before you reach the dam. We will have the registration tent close to the start line, so no need to walk down/up the hill to get your bib. Please follow the instructions of the volunteers while parking.
We will offer race day registration for $80.
THE RACE HAS BEEN CANCELED THIS WEEKEND. DUE TO THE FORECASTED NOREASTER AND ANTICIPATED STRONG WINDS AND WIND ADVISORY, THE MDC IS SHUTTING DOWN ALL RECREATION AREAS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, INCLUDING THE GOODWIN DAM/WEST BRANCH.
WE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RESCHEDULE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP HAS BEEN CANCELED AS WELL.
START TIME: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2026.
AMENITIES:
* Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River
* Pacers
* 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
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 +) for male, female and non-binary.
PROCEEDS: 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 SCHEDULE:
07:00 Packet pickup
08:30 General Start
10:00 Post-Race Celebration
11:00 Awards Ceremony & Raffle
PARKING: Parking will be along Durst road before you reach the dam. We will have the registration tent close to the start line, so no need to walk down/up the hill to get your bib. Please follow the instructions of the volunteers while parking.
We will offer race day registration for $80.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$60.00
CLOSED
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