Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K
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Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K
The Hamden Hills event offers two measured road races in Hamden, Connecticut, held on the Farmington Heritage Canal Trail and surrounding roads. Distances:
- Half Marathon: hilly course with rail-trail sections and USATF measured certification.
- 5K: 100% on the rail-trail, flat with no car traffic on the course.
Aid stations are located at miles 2.5, 4.5, 6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 and are stocked with Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance. Porta-lets are provided at the start/finish area and at miles 4.5 and 8.5. Roads remain open to traffic with police and volunteers at key intersections.
Entrants receive men's and women's cut short sleeve tech shirts; half marathon finishers receive a new 4" medal. Finish-line refreshments include bottled water, sports drink, bagels, and bananas. Custom awards are given to the top three men and women overall and in five-year age divisions from 15 through 80+. Free downloadable race photos and finisher certificates are provided.
Timing uses transponder chips with both gun time and net time recorded; awards are based on gun time. The half marathon has a 3 hour cutoff and there will be no early start this year. Registration transfer and deferral options are available for a fee until 4/29/2027. No refunds are offered.
Venue: Railroad Canal Line Main Parking Lot, 4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail, Hamden, CT 06518. Plenty of parking in rail trail lots and on-street; do not park in the Dunkin/Amity Liquors lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
