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Hogsback Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Colebrook, CT
Goodwin Dam, Durst Road, 06021
Featured distance
13.1 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A fast, scenic half marathon on rural roads, supporting animal rescues with great amenities and a fun post-race celebration.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Experience the Hogsback Half Marathon, a scenic and fast USATF certified course through rural Connecticut. Run along the Farmington River and country roads, enjoying a net 100-foot elevation decrease. This event supports Running for Rescues, a non-profit dedicated to saving shelter animals. Runners can look forward to amazing race shirts, custom finisher medals, and great post-race food. Awards are given for overall and age group winners, with fun raffle prizes adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

What to expect

  • Run a fast, USATF certified course with a net 100-foot elevation decrease.
  • Enjoy rural country roads alongside the Farmington River.
  • Look forward to amazing race shirts, custom finisher medals, and post-race food.

Standout details

  • Fast USATF certified course
  • Net 100-foot elevation decrease
  • Supports Running for Rescues
  • Custom finisher medals & amazing shirts

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2026 Hogsback Half Marathon Information:

Start Time : 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 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 at 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.

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