Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country Challenge
West Hartford, CT
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
1420 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT
33–47°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
34–49°F
rain
2024
36–46°F
rain
2023
39–48°F
rain
2022
30–47°F
dry
2021
35–51°F
rain
2020
33–45°F
dry
2019
36–52°F
rain
2018
12–23°F
dry
2017
35–48°F
rain
2016
30–38°F
dry
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About this race
A rolling course with gravel, trails, fields, and minor asphalt, accurately measured to 8 Kilometers, at the MDC Reservoir Complex in West Hartford. Come join one of the best values in all of racing!
USATF Sanctioned event (pending), and part of the 2024 USATF CT Assoc. Open and Masters 8K Championship
Individual awards are based off of the top 3 male/female in each of the following categories (USATF membership not required):
- Youth (19 and under)
- Open (20-29)
- Sub-Master (30-39)
- Master (40-49)
- Grandmaster (50-59)
- Senior (60+)
Race Day registration is available until 9:45 AM ONLINE ONLY for $30.00
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