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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT
5K
55–72°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
63–78°F
dry
2024
58–72°F
rain
2023
49–65°F
dry
2022
54–73°F
dry
2021
56–70°F
dry
2020
61–77°F
dry
2019
57–81°F
rain
2018
68–78°F
rain
2017
67–87°F
dry
2016
45–68°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Run for the river in the 4th Annual Hartford HealthCare Community 5K in partnership with Riverfront Recapture on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This 5K will begin and end at the Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, running along the Connecticut River and through Riverfront Recapture's beautiful parks.
Terrain Information
- Terrain Type: Dirt trails, wooded trails, grass and paved walkways.
Registration Information
- Discount Code: If you are an HHC colleague, please check with the HHC Running Group or Heartbeat for a discount code!
- Non-Refundable: NOTE THAT RACE REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
- First 500 Registrants: The first 500 registrants will receive a race t-shirt, so register to run or walk today!
Awards
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: Free parking is available on-street on both sides of the river.
- Paid Parking: Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit this link.
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