Savin Rock Marathon
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Savin Rock Marathon & Half Marathon
The Savin Rock event on April 3, 2027 offers a USATF certified Marathon and Half Marathon held from the Jimmie's of Savin Rock venue at 5 Rock St., West Haven, CT. The half is one loop; the marathon is two loops of the same course. The marathon course is USATF certified CT25002JHG and the half is CT25001JHG; the marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
The course begins with about four miles flat, follows with five hills in the next five miles, and finishes with downhill and flat running for the final four miles. Approximately one third of the route runs along Long Island Sound. Some roads will be partially closed; most intersections will have police or volunteers.
Aid stations are provided about every two miles beginning at mile 2.5 and are stocked with Poland Spring water and Gatorade Endurance. Portable toilets are placed at several mile points including 4.5, 6.55, 13.1, 17.6, and 21.5. Timing is by transponder with splits at miles 6.55, 13.1, 19.65, and 26.2.
Entrants receive short sleeve tech shirts and custom finisher medals with a choice of two designs. Custom 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. Finishers have access to Poland Spring water, Gatorade Endurance, bagels, bananas, free downloadable race photos, and a finisher certificate.
There is a formal option for marathon entrants to drop down to an official half marathon finish. Registrations may be transferred or deferred for a fee within posted deadlines. No refunds are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
