Savin Rock Marathon
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Event overview
The Savin Rock Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on March 28, 2026 at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St., West Haven, CT. The event is organized by Shoreline Sharks and is presented as the Road Runners Club of America Connecticut State Championship for the marathon. Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon - two loops of the half course)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
Course, services and rules
The course begins with about 4 miles flat, then includes five hills over the next 5 miles, and finishes with downhill and flat running for the final 4 miles; the marathon is two loops of this route. Approximately one third of the course runs along Long Island Sound. Some roads will be partially closed, with police or volunteers at many intersections.
Aid stations are provided about every 2 miles starting at Mile 2.5 and are stocked with Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance. Portable toilets are located at Miles 4.5, 6.55, 13.1, 17.6 and 21.5. Transponder timing is used with splits at Miles 6.55, 13.1, 19.65 and 26.2.
All entrants receive men's or women's cut short sleeve tech T-shirts and custom finisher medals (two design choices). Finishers are offered water, Gatorade Endurance, bagels and bananas. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and in 5-year age divisions from 15 to 80+; awards are available at the awards table and are not shipped. Bibs and shirts are available only during race-day registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
