9 running events in Hartford, Connecticut
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9 events in Hartford-
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
This is the first annual Iger Fund 5K: Hosted by The Be Kind Project which is being held in an effort to promote awareness around the connection of mental health and homelessness in Connecticut.
Both The Iger Fund and Be Kind Project were born from a shared realization that compassionate mental healthcare is critically underfunded and too often treated as an afterthought. Mental health care is unfortunately not a high-profit industry, which results in the people who need it most being frequently underserved and discharged without the support necessary to truly continue healing. As IOL staff, we believe this must change in an effort to promote a full journey to wellness.
The race will take place on the Institute of Living Campus. Registration will begin at 8:30am and the official race will start at 9:30 am. The fun run for children 10 and below will take place at 9:00 am. *children 10 and younger are free to attend
Water and snacks will be provided to participants, as well as awards for top participants.
Be Kind t-shirts will be for sale during the race; proceeds also go directly to the Iger Fund.
Fast Track Timing will assist with professional timing and scoring of the 5k.
Full proceeds from this 5k will go directly to the Iger Fund to assist in helping patients.
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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at 4:00 AMSee full details
If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!
Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.
Event details and schedule
Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.
Please be prompt for your Heat.
Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).
Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!
After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!
There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Run for the river in the 4th Annual Hartford HealthCare Community 5K in partnership with Riverfront Recapture on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This 5K will begin and end at the Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, running along the Connecticut River and through Riverfront Recapture's beautiful parks.
*Please note terrain will include dirt trails, wooded trails, grass and paved walkways.
If you are an HHC colleague, please check with the HHC Running Group or Heartbeat for a discount code!
NOTE THAT RACE REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
The first 500 registrants will receive a race t-shirt, so register to run or walk today!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the top finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up.
Schedule:
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8:00 AM: Check-in, bib pickup & registration
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9:45 AM: Opening Ceremony
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10:00 AM: Race begins
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12:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
Parking: Parking: Free parking is available on-street on both sides of the river. Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.
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