Hogsback Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ 2026 Hogsback Half Marathon Information

2026 Hogsback Half Marathon will take place on September 26, 2026.

⏰ Start Time

Start: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2026.

🎁 Amenities

• Rural course: on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River:
• 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 course: 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 26, 2026).

General Start: 8:30 a.m.

Post-Race Celebration: Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Awards Ceremony & Raffles: at 11:00 a.m.

No race day registration.