Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs
- Date
- June 28 – October 10, 2026
- Distance
- Half-Marathon Training Program & Goal Race Registration · Half-Marathon Training - Training Program Only · Marathon Training Program & Goal Race Registration & more
From the Organizer
Our summer training programs begin June 28th & July 18th, with the goal race for both being the Hartford Marathon & Half-Marathon. Save with our bundle registration option and sign up for the goal race and our training program at the same time!
Half-Marathon Program: Starts Saturday, July 18th at 7:30 am
Marathon Program: Starts Sunday, June 28th at 6:30 am
Time: Saturdays at 7:30am (Half), Sundays at 6:30am (Full)
Location: Fleet Feet Hartford
Goal Races: 2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half-Marathon on Saturday, October 10th, 2026
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Grab a friend or make new ones when you join in our summer training programs. We have options for the true beginner to the experienced runner and take pride in being with you every step of the way whether it's offering encouragement, high-fives and camaraderie during your long runs or those tips and tricks that make running just a bit easier.
We are made up of beginners and veterans. Young and old. Fast and slow. We celebrate movement and milestones and try to have a lot of fun along the way.
The half-marathon program meets at 7:30 am on Saturdays and the full marathon program meets Sunday mornings at 6:30 am. Both programs include proven training plans, expert coaching, cool T-shirt and in-store product discounts.
You can sign up for either of the training programs and the goal race together and save money with our bundle.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Hartford, CT
Elevation
111 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
20
Days to train
- Race
- Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs
- Date
- June 28 – October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs?
- Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs is a running race held in West Hartford, Connecticut on June 28, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs?
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 in West Hartford, Connecticut at 1003 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs
Jun 28, 2026