Hogsback Half Marathon
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Goodwin Dam, Colebrook, CT
- Distance
- Half Marathon
From the Organizer
2026 Hogsback Half Marathon Information:
Start Time: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2026.
Amenities:
- Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River;
- Amazing race shirts;
- 6 aid stations -- all stations have fluids two will also be stocked with gels;
- Great post-race food;
- Custom finisher medals;
- Electronic bib tag timing;
- Awards for overall and 5-year age groups.
- Fun raffle prizes.
Course: Fast USATF certified course with a 100 foot net elevation decrease. You'll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland and Colebrook, Connecticut.
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners and 3 deep in 5 year age divisions (18 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 +) for male, female and non-binary.
Proceeds: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues. Running for Rescues is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Running for Rescues supports small, grassroots organizations on the front lines - people pulling animals out of shelters before they are put to sleep. The cost associated with their efforts can be staggering! Running for Rescues funds shots, spay/neuter, transport, boarding, or food while the animal is being fostered and gives animals the opportunity to find a forever home.
Event details and schedule
Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. on race day (September 26, 2026).
General Start at 8:30 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:00 a.m.
No race day registration.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hogsback Half Marathon?
- Hogsback Half Marathon is a running event held in Colebrook, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hogsback Half Marathon?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Colebrook, CT at Goodwin Dam, Colebrook, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hogsback Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hogsback Half Marathon
Sep 26, 2026