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Thursday, June 27

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Hartford, CT


5K start: 6:30 PM

O'Hartford 5K
Race Day: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Lower Level, proceed north along the walkway under the bridge
Pick up your race bib at the Registration & Bib Pick-up tent. To speed up your pickup, download or print your own unique Check-in Pass before you get in line. Sign into your participant account to access your pass. The pass can be downloaded and saved in your phone images or Apple Wallet, or printed out. 
Your short sleeve technical shirt will be available for pick up at the T-shirt Pick-up tent before or after the event. You may only pick up the size selected/available in your race registration. Shirt sizes are limited so we encourage you to pick up before the race. Exchanges will be available after the event on a first come, first served basis.

Complimentary baggage check will be available for registered participants in the Pre/Post Race area. All checked bags must be picked up by 7:45 PM.

Pre/post race activities, as well as race start and finish will take place in and around Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. 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 start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.

Markings & Amenities: 

  • Course monitors on the course.
  • Directional arrows marking all turns.
  • Clocks at finish line.
  • Pre & Post Race / 1 Water Station on Course.
  • Medical personnel on site.
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station.

5K Course Map: Walkers welcome!

Respect the course and each other, and please do not litter in the gracious community hosting us. 

THE PARTY 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Registered participants can enjoy a fun and unique happy hour that combines all things running and friends! Enjoy delicious Bear's Smokehouse BBQ food, grab & go snacks featuring Bakery On Main granola and LesserEvil popcorn, and ice cold beer from New England Brewing Company. Must be 21+ years of age with proper ID to receive the complimentary beer.

7:30 PM Awards 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. Final results will be posted later in the day. RESULTS
Registered runners and volunteers with a June birthday - pick up your birthday swag surprise at the T-Shirt Pick-up tent before or after the race.
Please bring nonperishable food donations to the HMF Can tent to support CT State Community College – Capital students through the School Food Pantry Program, supported by Stop & Shop to help alleviate food insecurity in communities.

The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Learn More

 

Enjoy some extra motivation through the season with three race finishes in this new River Run Challenge.

If you ran the Burlington to Collinsville Classic 10K on May 5, you'll complete race two with your Riverfront 5K finish! Finish the challenge with either distance at the Wethersfield 10K & 5K on August 18 to earn the special finisher medal.
 
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We wish you good luck and a great race!
-HMF Staff


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