Hogsback Half Marathon
Hogsback Half Marathon is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Colebrook, CT, with an entry fee of $60.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- Goodwin Dam, Colebrook, CT
- Price
- $60
- Sport
- Running
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.
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
65°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk 2 Sw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colebrook, CT
City Elevation
1,186 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Hogsback Half Marathon
Sep 26, 2026