Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon
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Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon, Elijah's Race (2026)
The event is a half-marathon held in Swanzey, New Hampshire on September 6, 2026. The course rises between 300 and 400 feet in elevation over the distance and passes through several historic covered bridges, including Thompson, Carlton and Cresson, most of which date to the pre-Civil War era. The route highlights rural New England scenery.
The Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon, known as Elijah's Race, is held each year in memory of its founder, Elijah Barrett. The event was organized to raise funds in support of students at Monadnock Regional Middle-High School.
Race amenities include a guaranteed T-shirt for participants who register by August 15, a custom participation medal for all finishers, access to school locker rooms at the start and finish, and a small number of porta-potties along the course. Cash prizes are offered for the top three finishers. A post race barbecue and raffles are listed as part of the event program.
Registration fees vary by date and include mandatory charges. The listed amounts are: early bird through May 31 at $66.18; June 1 through August 10 at $76.88; and August 11 through September 4 at $87.58. Amounts shown reflect the published registration tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
