Thank you for participating with us this Thursday, June 25 at the Riverfront 5K in Hartford. Please review important details below on everything needed, from logistics to perks, to make it a great race day.
5K Start: 6:15 PM
Registration & Bib Pick-up is available:
Race Day: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Lower Level. Proceed north along the walkway under the bridge.
Speed up bib pickup by downloading your Check-in Pass from your participant account to your phone before you get in line. Save in your phone images or Apple Wallet. (Milestone members, use your 2026 Milestone pass as your check-in pass for all events, accessible from your haku participant account).
In-person registration is available at packet pickup if the race is not at capacity. Credit Cards and Apple Pay accepted for race registration and event merchandise. No cash. Online registration remains open until 30 minutes before race start (or race sells out).
Your custom commemorative 24 oz Specialized water bottle will be available for pick up at the SWAG tent before or after the event.
Complimentary baggage check is available on the lower level of the plaza.
Pre/post race activities, as well as race start and finish will take place in and around Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford. This pedestrian-only venue is located along the Connecticut River and adjacent to the intersection of Columbus Boulevard and State Street. DIRECTIONS
Parking is available on-street in Hartford and at many garages downtown. Free parking is available on-street in East Hartford. Walk over the Founders Bridge pedestrian walkway to access Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.
The race will start on the Founder’s Bridge pedestrian path, adjacent to the upper level of Mortensen Plaza, heading east towards East Hartford.
Race start will consist of one corral with "Self Seed" pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.
Markings & Amenities:
Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
Clock at Finish Line.
Hydration (Water only)
Pre/Post Race & mile 2.2
Portalets: Pre/Post Race
Medical personnel
Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station.
5K MAP: Walkers welcome! Course limit is 1 hour and 20 minutes. To finish within these time limits you must maintain a pace of approximately 27 minutes per mile.
Shop for custom RUN USA apparel and We Run CT Hats on race day at the SWAG tent (credit cards or Apple Pay only, no cash accepted).
POST RACE PARTY: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: All registered participants can enjoy delicious post race food including mini mac attacks from Bears SmokehouseBBQ, and grab & go snacks featuring Uncle Crumbles granola and Lesser Evil. Participants that are 21+ (with ID) can also enjoy an ice cold craft beer from New England Brewing Company.
7:15 PM: Award Ceremony
Preliminary results will be available onsite.This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system with timing chip attached to the back of the race bib. Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt. All times are based on GUN time.RESULTS
Milestone members with June birthdays can pick up a birthday magnet in the Volunteer tent before the race/Awards tent post-race.
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The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program, the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s expanded commitment to helping young people discover the joy and confidence that comes from running.
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