MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports
- Date
- June 27 – July 30, 2026
- Distance
- Youth Clinic · July 9th Meet - Youth · July 9th Meet - Adult & more
From the Organizer
Please do not select all meets unless you know you will attend all of them. On some evenings, we have had as many as 300 no-shows (participants who registered and did not attend); no-shows take slots away from participants who are ready and willing to participate.
Youth runners are free!! So that we can continue to provide free track & field meets to all, we ask that, if able, you make a $5 donation. For all the information about the meets including events, times, etc. please visit www.mrctrack.com
For registration/pricing purposes youth are all those under the age of 18. For participation purposes and results, anyone under the age of 14 (or high school) is considered youth. High school athletes should plan to compete in the adult division at each meet.
Registration for the series is open at the end of April! Please visit our website for all the details.
Please note, there are no non-binary heats or separate events, participate wherever you feel comfortable.
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
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manchester, CT
Elevation
222 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 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 MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports
- Date
- June 27 – July 30, 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 MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports?
- MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports is a running race held in Manchester, Connecticut on June 27, 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 MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Manchester, Connecticut at 134 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports
Jun 27, 2026