Course Map
About this Race
The Eversource Hartford Marathon is a fast-leaning course through the Connecticut capital, running along the Connecticut River and through the city's parks and neighborhoods on a fairly flat, well-organized layout. The gentle profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target, with smooth roads and tidy logistics. Held in October, it offers crisp autumn conditions ideal for racing. The crowds are friendly and the route pleasant along the river. It suits runners who want an accessible, flat-leaning New England fall race in a cool-weather window.
Course Insight
Hartford is a flat-to-rolling October marathon through Connecticut's capital amid fall colour, honest terrain that rewards steady pacing. Run the gentle rises by effort and don't over-run the open early miles. Crisp autumn air suits fast running. The course is sociable rather than brutal. Pace with restraint and the rollers stay manageable to the finish.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to tough late hills.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 193m
- Elevation loss
- 202m
- Highest point
- 49m
- Lowest point
- 5m
- Net elevation
- -9m
- Start
- Connecticut State Capitol, Capitol Avenue, Hartford
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Eversource Hartford Marathon was first held in 1994 as a fast-leaning course through the Connecticut capital along the Connecticut River and the city's parks. Its fairly flat profile and tidy organization made it a reasonable personal-best target. From its founding it grew into one of New England's established marathons. Held each October, it draws a field in crisp autumn conditions.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Bradley International (BDL)
- Best area to stay
- Downtown for proximity to the route and full hotels, the West End for characterful, leafy stays, and West Hartford for quieter, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start and finish are downtown by Bushnell Park; walk from downtown hotels, as it's a central course.