Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile is a running race on August 27, 2026 in East Hartford, CT.
From the Organizer
https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/riverfront-east-hartford-5-mile/
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
119,970
as of 2023
City Elevation
52 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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35
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile
2 miles away
2nd Annual Rocky Hill 2M Run & Kids Run
6 miles away
Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K
2 miles away
5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K
2 miles away
Plan your trip
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Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile
Aug 27, 2026