Savin Rock Marathon
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Savin Rock Marathon & Half Marathon : March 28, 2026, West Haven, CT
The Savin Rock event is the 16th annual running of the marathon and half marathon. The venue is the Savin Rock Conference Center exterior (beach side) at 6 Rock St., West Haven, CT 06516. The event is listed as the Road Runners Club of America Connecticut State Championship for the marathon in 2026. Distances offered:
- Marathon (two loops)
- Half Marathon
Course and race details
The course begins with about 4 miles of flat running, then 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. About one third of the course runs along Long Island Sound. Some roads will be partially closed with police or volunteers at most intersections.
Aid stations are placed about every 2 miles beginning at Mile 2.5 and supply Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance. Portable toilets are located at Miles 4.5, 6.55, 13.1, 17.6, and 21.5. Timing uses transponders with splits at Miles 6.55, 13.1, 19.65 and 26.2. All entrants receive men's- and women's-cut short sleeve tech shirts and custom finisher medals with a choice of two designs. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and in five-year age divisions from 15 to 80+; awards are available at the awards table and are not shipped. Entries are nonrefundable. Transfers are allowed to another athlete until 2/28/2026 for a $25 fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.