Hogsback Half Marathon
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Colebrook, Connecticut
- Price $60.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Hogsback Half Marathon on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the picturesque Colebrook, Northwest Hills, where participants will enjoy a stunning rural course along the serene Farmington River. Starting at 8:30 a.m., runners will tackle a fast, USATF certified half marathon that features a gentle 100-foot net elevation decrease. With scenic views through the charming towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland, and Colebrook, this race promises an unforgettable experience.
The Hogsback Half Marathon offers fantastic amenities, including pacers, six well-stocked aid stations, and custom finisher medals. Runners will also receive amazing race shirts and can look forward to delightful post-race food. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as awards for various age divisions. Plus, there will be fun raffle prizes to add to the excitement! Best of all, proceeds from this inspiring event benefit Running for Rescues, helping to save the lives of shelter animals. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to challenge yourself and support a great cause!
The Hogsback Half Marathon offers fantastic amenities, including pacers, six well-stocked aid stations, and custom finisher medals. Runners will also receive amazing race shirts and can look forward to delightful post-race food. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as awards for various age divisions. Plus, there will be fun raffle prizes to add to the excitement! Best of all, proceeds from this inspiring event benefit Running for Rescues, helping to save the lives of shelter animals. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to challenge yourself and support a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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
No race day registration.
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
No race day registration.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$60.00
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