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
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Roxbury Fall Classic, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the picturesque town of Roxbury, located in the scenic Northwest Hills of Connecticut. This exciting event features three challenging race distances: a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 50K, all set against the backdrop of beautiful rural roads.
Participants can expect a hilly course that combines both paved and dirt paths, offering a unique and invigorating running experience. The half marathon will take runners on a scenic out-and-back route along Judds Bridge and through the charming Hemlock Loop, while the marathon and 50K will include multiple loops to keep the adrenaline pumping. With a time limit of six hours for the marathon and half marathon, and seven hours for the 50K, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery.
Mark your calendars, as registration opens on March 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Race swag and course maps will be announced later, so stay tuned for updates. Don't miss your chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic day of running in Roxbury!
Participants can expect a hilly course that combines both paved and dirt paths, offering a unique and invigorating running experience. The half marathon will take runners on a scenic out-and-back route along Judds Bridge and through the charming Hemlock Loop, while the marathon and 50K will include multiple loops to keep the adrenaline pumping. With a time limit of six hours for the marathon and half marathon, and seven hours for the 50K, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery.
Mark your calendars, as registration opens on March 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Race swag and course maps will be announced later, so stay tuned for updates. Don't miss your chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic day of running in Roxbury!
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 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. Early starters are not eligible for awards.
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 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. Early starters are not eligible for awards.
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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