Hogsback Half Marathon

2025 Hogsback Half Marathon Information

Start Time

• General Race Start: Begins promptly at 9 a.m. on September 27, 2025.
• Early Start: For those needing more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course, an early start will be available at 8:15 a.m.

Amenities

• Course: Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River.
• Shirts: Amazing race shirts are provided.
• Aid Stations: 6 aid stations with fluids: two will also be stocked with gels.
• Post-Race Food: Great post-race food will be available.
• Finisher Medals: Custom finisher medals for participants.
• Timing: Electronic bib tag timing for efficiency.
• Awards: Awards for overall and 5-year age groups.
• Raffle Prizes: Fun raffle prizes will be offered.

Course

• Certification: Fast USATF certified course.
• Elevation: 100 foot net elevation decrease.
• Route: Runs on country roads through Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland, and Colebrook, Connecticut.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners will be recognized.
• Age Divisions: Awards will be presented 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+).
• Inclusivity: Awards for male, female, and non-binary participants.

Proceeds

• Benefit: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues.
• Mission: Running for Rescues is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals.
• Support: They support small, grassroots organizations on the front lines rescuing animals from shelters.
• Funding: They fund shots, spay/neuter, transport, boarding, and food for animals being fostered, helping them find forever homes.

Event Details and Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7 a.m. on race day (September 27, 2025).
• Early Start: If you anticipate needing more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course, please register for the early start option when you sign up.
• General Start: Starts at 9 a.m.
• Post-Race Celebration: Begins at 10:30 a.m., with an awards ceremony and raffles at 11:45 a.m.
• Registration: No race day registration will be available.

More Information

• Website: For more details, visit the Hogsback Half Marathon page.