Hogsback Half Marathon

🏃🏼‍♂️ 2025 Hogsback Half Marathon Information

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: Celebrate your participation with a stylish shirt.
• 6 aid stations: All stations have fluids: two will also be stocked with gels.
• Great post-race food: Enjoy delicious refreshments after the race.
• Custom finisher medals: Complete your race with a unique medal.
• Electronic bib tag timing: Accurate and efficient race tracking.
• Awards: For overall and 5-year age groups.
• Fun raffle prizes: Join in for exciting giveaways.

🏅 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

All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues. 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.