Roxbury Fall Classic
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Roxbury, Connecticut
- Price $54.00 - $107.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Roxbury Fall Classic on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the picturesque Northwest Hills of Roxbury, Connecticut! This thrilling event features three challenging race distances: the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 50K, each set against the stunning backdrop of rural New England.
Runners can look forward to a hilly adventure on a mix of paved and dirt roads, starting from Hurlburt Park. The Half Marathon offers an exhilarating out-and-back route, while the Marathon and 50K include multiple laps of the scenic Hemlock Loop. With a time limit of six hours for the marathon and half marathon, and seven hours for the 50K, this event caters to all skill levels. Registration opens on March 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable race day filled with camaraderie, beautiful fall foliage, and the thrill of competition!
Runners can look forward to a hilly adventure on a mix of paved and dirt roads, starting from Hurlburt Park. The Half Marathon offers an exhilarating out-and-back route, while the Marathon and 50K include multiple laps of the scenic Hemlock Loop. With a time limit of six hours for the marathon and half marathon, and seven hours for the 50K, this event caters to all skill levels. Registration opens on March 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable race day filled with camaraderie, beautiful fall foliage, and the thrill of competition!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE!
Registration opens March 21, 2026 at 6:00pm!
Race swag will be announced at a later date.
Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50k
OVERVIEW
The Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50K races are hilly, no-frills foot-races that are run over some of the roads used by the Roxbury Races annual series (weekly races from March into early December each year).
There are no refunds for cancellations.
Course maps will be posted at a later date.
Course - Half Marathon
The Roxbury Half-Marathon course is a hilly mixture of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut.
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (~9.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Hemlock Loop (~3.5 miles)
Continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
Course - Marathon
A hilly mix of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut.
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (8.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", continue another quarter mile, turn around at the cones marking the turn-around point, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles)
For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
Course - 50K
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (13.5 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones marking the 50K turn-around point, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles)
For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
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.
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 the marathon early start is meant for slower runners. You should not start early if you expect to finish with a competitive time.
Aid Stations
Because of the out and back / looped nature of the marathon, half marathon and 50K courses, you will encounter some 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.
Registration opens March 21, 2026 at 6:00pm!
Race swag will be announced at a later date.
Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50k
OVERVIEW
The Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50K races are hilly, no-frills foot-races that are run over some of the roads used by the Roxbury Races annual series (weekly races from March into early December each year).
There are no refunds for cancellations.
Course maps will be posted at a later date.
Course - Half Marathon
The Roxbury Half-Marathon course is a hilly mixture of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut.
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (~9.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Hemlock Loop (~3.5 miles)
Continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
Course - Marathon
A hilly mix of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut.
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (8.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", continue another quarter mile, turn around at the cones marking the turn-around point, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles)
For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
Course - 50K
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (13.5 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones marking the 50K turn-around point, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles)
For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.
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.
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 the marathon early start is meant for slower runners. You should not start early if you expect to finish with a competitive time.
Aid Stations
Because of the out and back / looped nature of the marathon, half marathon and 50K courses, you will encounter some 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.
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