Smile Like Jack 5k/10k/Fun Run

2026 Hogsback Half Marathon Information:

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2025.

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.

The Race starts and ends at the Bethany Lutheran Bretheran Church, whose members have once again generously offered us use their space for this event.

Race Day

• 7:30 AM Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up

• 9:00 AM 5K Run

REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION:

Individuals: $25 until 7/31, $30 until 8/1, $35 on Race Day

T-Shirts guaranteed if registered by September 24th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)

Awards

Top Male and Female Finishers

The top three in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.