2026 Hartford HealthCare Community 5K

Event Update

• Postponement: DUE TO THE INCOMING NOR'EASTER THE HHC 5K HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 11/14/26!

Race Details

• Event: Run for the river in the 4th Annual Hartford HealthCare Community 5K.
• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
• Location: 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT.
• Route: This 5K will begin and end at the Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, running along the Connecticut River and through Riverfront Recapture's beautiful parks.

Terrain Information

• Variety: Terrain will include dirt trails, wooded trails, grass, and paved walkways.

Special Notes

• Discount: If you are an HHC colleague, please check with the HHC Running Group or Heartbeat for a discount code!
• Registration Fees: NOTE THAT RACE REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Race T-shirt: The first 400 registrants will receive a race t-shirt, so register to run or walk today!

Awards

• Categories: Awards will be given to the top finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Check-in, bib pickup & registration.
• 9:45 AM: Opening Ceremony.
• 10:00 AM: Race begins.
• 12:00 PM: Awards Ceremony.

Parking Information

• Free Parking: Available on-street on both sides of the river.
• Paid Parking: Convenient parking available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage for direct access to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

Registration Policy

• Refunds: Registrations are non-refundable and will be transferred in the event of a weather postponement.

More Information

• Registration Link: Register here!