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IronHike Mohawk Mountain
Cornwall, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
244.6 km98.1 km69.2 km45 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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Running events in Connecticut
10 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 28 races in Connecticut with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events100 confirmed dates
Competitions28Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 244.6 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,295 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Eversource Hartford Marathon
Hartford, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km
City RunPublic Park+4
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Kensington Aloha runs
Milford, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
New Haven, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km20 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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UCONN Health Run
Hartford, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+1
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Vermont 50
Windsor, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
76.6 km52.7 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
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Race For Catherine
Newtown, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunKids & Youth Races+3
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Hillacious Half-Marathon
Litchfield, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | IronHike Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall, Connecticut, US | Trail Running | 244.6 km98.1 km69.2 km45 km |
| Date to be announced | Eversource Hartford Marathon | Hartford, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Kensington Aloha runs | Milford, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 30 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race | New Haven, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 21.1 km20 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | UCONN Health Run | Hartford, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Vermont 50 | Windsor, Vermont, US | Trail Running | 76.6 km52.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Race For Catherine | Newtown, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Hillacious Half-Marathon | Litchfield, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Ocean Beach John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon | New London, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Military Appreciation Day 5K | New London, Connecticut, US | Road Running | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Connecticut (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 28 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Cornwall, Hartford, Milford, and New Haven. Notable events in the selection include IronHike Mohawk Mountain, Eversource Hartford Marathon, and Kensington Aloha runs.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 244.6 km, reaching up to +9,295 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Connecticut includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Connecticut?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 28 individual races in Connecticut. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include IronHike Mohawk Mountain, Eversource Hartford Marathon, and Kensington Aloha runs.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Connecticut?
Events in Connecticut focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 244.6 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cornwall, Hartford, Milford, and New Haven.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Connecticut?
The most selective courses in Connecticut climb up to +9,295 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Connecticut?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.