Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K
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Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K
The Hamden Hills event is the 15th annual road race held in Hamden, Connecticut on May 23, 2026. It offers two distances:
- Half Marathon
- Flat 5K
The Half Marathon runs through Hamden back country and uses the Rail Trail for the first two miles and the last two miles. Roads on the course remain open to traffic with police and volunteers at intersections. Both the Half Marathon and the 5K are USATF measured. The 5K is entirely on the rail trail and features a flat course with no cars.
Aid stations are located along the Half Marathon course and are stocked with Poland Spring water and Gatorade Endurance. Porta-lets are provided at the start and finish and at two points on the course. Timing is by transponder with both gun and net times recorded; awards are based on gun time and results are streamed and sent to finishers.
Entrant items include men's and women's cut short sleeve tech shirts for all entrants. Half Marathon finishers choose between two finisher medal designs. Finish line provisions include water, sports drink, bagels, and bananas. Custom awards are given to top overall finishers and in five-year age divisions. Transfers and deferrals are possible for a fee before the stated deadline; there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
