Event Description

2023 Hogsback Half Marathon Information:

Start Time: General race begins promptly at 9 a.m. on September 23, 2023. If you anticipate needing more that 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course, we will be offering an early start at 8:15 a.m.  

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 from Ashworth Awards;
• Electronic bib tag timing;
• Customized bibs with runners names;
• Awards in 5-year age groups; and
• 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 +).  If we are not able to hold an in-person award ceremony, awards will be mailed.

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 23, 2023).

Early Start at 8:15 a.m.  If you anticipate needing more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course, we will be offering an Early Start at 8:15 a.m. (please register for the early start option when you sign up for the race)

General Start at 9 a.m. 

Post-Race Celebration Begins at 10:30 a.m. 

Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:45 a.m.