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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Connecticut's 2nd largest Marathon
Join us for our 16th Annual event and the Road Runners Club of America State Championship for the Marathon.
THE COURSE (small change for 2026)
Our course is challenging and starts off with 4 miles flat, followed by 5 hills in the next 5 miles and finishes downhill and flat for the final 4 miles. Do that twice for the Marathon.
1/3 of the course is along Long Island Sound.
Some roads will be partially closed (Police or Volunteers at most intersections) but most roads will be open.
Aid stations about every 2 miles beginning at Mile 2.5 stocked with Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance.
Porto-Lets at Miles 4.5, 6.55, 13.1, 17.6, 21.5.
Half Marathon Course on Strava (2 loops for the Marathon)
USATF Certified Marathon Course: Coming Soon
Boston Marathon Qualifier.
USATF Certified Half Marathon Course: Coming Soon
Venue: Jimmie's of Savin Rock
5 Rock St. West Haven, CT. 06516
The Exterior of Jimmie's hosts registration, Porto-lets, awards, etc.
Go to the Beach Side
Park in the Jimmi's lot and we have the permit to park there, other beach lots.
THE ENTRANT STUFF
Men's and Women's cut Short Sleeve Tech T-Shirts for all entrants.
Custom Finisher medals for all Finishers. You will have a choice of 2 designs!
Poland Spring Water, Gatorade Endurance, fresh bagels, and bananas at the finish line for Finishers.
Custom awards to the top 3 Men and Women overall as well as in every 5-year division. (from 15 years old to 80+) Check to see if you won. We do not ship these after the race.
Award winners can immediately get their awards from the awards table. We do not have an award ceremony. Grab and go, don't waste the day waiting. Go into town and get a meal!
FREE downloadable Race photos and Finisher Certificate from Elite Feats.
The "Drop Down Guarantee" means that any Marathoner can drop down to the Half Marathon and be an official Half Marathon finisher. You can stop before the 2nd loop, or you can try the second loop and not complete it (Mile 17 is across the street from the venue). Your Half Marathon split time will be an official Half Marathon Finish. Many people do it every year. Just let the timer know and he/she will change it. You will not be eligible for awards.
Bibs and Shirts will ONLY be available during registration on race day. We do not keep or ship these.
TIMING AND RESULTS
Transponder Timing and Results with timing splits at 6.55, 13.1, 19.65 and 26.2.
CUTOFFS AND EARLY STARTS
Half Marathon Time cutoff is 4:30 or an 20 minute per mile pace. (There is NO EARLY START for the Half Marathon. All will start at 8am)
The Marathon Time cutoff is 6:30 which is 2pm (early start included).
The Second loop closes at 10:40am, so any Marathoner who has not started the second loop by then will become an official Half Marathon Finisher. No one at all can go out for loop 2 after 10:40am.
Those who plan to run a 5:30 hour to 6:30 Marathon, MUST start at 7:30am. There will be an organized Start.
Please do not sign up for the Marathon if you can't complete a hilly course in 6:30 or less.
NOTE: Early starts are only for those who will do a 5:30-6:30 range marathon. We can't have anyone else go early. You will be DQed if you start early and finish faster than 5:15-ish. We will look at each case that is close.
WHAT IS A RACE SERIES STREAKER?
Since 2014 we have offered a challenge to all who would like to accept. Finish all 3 of our 2026 Half Marathons (The Savin Rock Marathon counts too) and we give you a FREE custom Shoreline Sharks Race Series Streaker Hoodie and you pick the color!
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3/28/2026 The Savin Rock Marathon or Half Marathon
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5/23/2026 The Hamden Hills Half Marathon
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9/12/2026 The Gulf Beach Half Marathon
You can register on-line or race-day, it does not matter. Finish all 3 and you’ve got it! We will be handing the Hoodies out at the Rail Trail 10K on 10/3/2026 or the Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K on 11/26/2026 or you can pick it up from us in North Haven. We do not ship them. Make sure to email: [email protected] when you finish the Gulf Beach Half Marathon with your size (unisex S,M,L and XL) and color (there will be a color chart)
SPECIAL 3-HALF MARATHON ENTRY TICKET (or Savin Marathon + 2 Halfs) THAT GIVES A $25 DISCOUNT.
THE HISTORY
2004-2010: The race was run as the Shoreline Sharks Half Marathon and was the unofficial State Championship Half Marathon Race for Triathlon Clubs.
2011: The race was renamed The Savin Rock Half Marathon and a 5K was added. The event was opened to the public.
2015: The Marathon option was added (2 loops) and the course was USATF Measured and became an official Boston Marathon Qualifier.
The 5K is now held on Thanksgiving Day.
2020: 2 weeks before the race, Covid19 shut everything down and forced the postponement of the race to 2021, we were the RRCA State Championship for the Marathon & Half Marathon.
2021: The race was pushed to 10/30 due to the Covid19 shutdowns.
2022: We are back to the last Saturday in March and we are the RRCA State Championship for the Marathon.
2023: NOT the last Saturday in March due to Easter on 3/31 and we are the RRCA State Championship for the Marathon & Half Marathon.
2024: We were the RRCA State Championship again.
2025: We were the Eastern Region Championship for the Half Marathon and the State Championship for the Marathon.
PRICING STRUCTURE
10/17/2025 - 12/31/2025
Marathon $105
Half Marathon $75
1/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
Marathon $115
Half Marathon $80
3/1/2026 - 3/26/2026
Marathon $125
Half Marathon $85
3/28/2026 Race day
In person, probable but not guaranteed
Cash, Checks, Venmo, PayPal only. No cards.
Marathon $130
Half Marathon $90
TRANSFER & DEFERRAL INFO
You may TRANSFER your registration to another athlete until 2/28/2026 for $25.
This is done by you on-line through Active
THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You may DEFER your entry to the 2027 Savin Rock Race until 2/28/2025 for $25 (Venmo to "ShorelineSharks") and email to [email protected]. We will confirm and manually remove you from 2026. You will be manually added to 2027. THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
NO REFUNDS /NO EXCEPTIONS
W will not reply to emails asking for a refund or exceptions to the deadlines.
*Active.com offers an insurance plan for a fee but we are not involved with that. They will charge a fee and they will refund you, not us.
RACE DAY
Saturday March 28,2026 (Dawn is 6:14am, Sunrise is 6:42am)
6:15am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Opens.
7:30am: Early Starters GO (Marathon Only)
7:45am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Closes.
8:00am: Marathon & Half Marathon Starts
9:15am: First Finishers for the Half Marathon
10:40am: First Finishers for the Marathon
10:40am: Start of the Second Loop closes
12:30pm: Final Half Marathon Finisher
2:00pm: Final Marathon Finishers and Venue Closes
Jimmie's of Savin Rock Exterior
(on the beach side)
5 Rock St. West Haven, CT. 06516
Bring photo ID
Event details and schedule
TRAVEL AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Train Travel: West Haven Station
Metro North
Air Travel
West Haven, Connecticut can be accessed easily from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. (59 Miles away) as well as JFK International Airport (77 miles away) and LaGuardia International Airport, (70 miles away) both in Queens, NY. Bradley will be MUCH easier to fly through and travel to and from the race venue, but the tickets may be more expensive. *Tweed is a regional airport that may be an option too and is about 5 miles away.
Hotels
The closest (2 miles from the venue) hotels to stay in for the Savin Rock Marathon & Half Marathon are:
Hampton Inn Suites
510 Saw Mill Rd. West Haven, CT. 06516
Phone (203) 932-0404
Best Western Executive Hotel
490 Saw Mill Rd. West Haven, CT. 06516
Phone (203) 933-0344
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Our 15^th Annual Event!
We start at 7am to beat the heat! Early starters go at 6:30am.
THE COURSE
Our Half Marathon course is challenging and picturesque as you run through the back country of Hamden. The Half Marathon runs on the Rail-Trail for the first 2 miles and the last 2 miles offering a bit of flat, shady ground to enjoy.
Roads are open to traffic, but we have police and volunteers at intersections along the course.
USATF Measured Half Marathon Course & 5K.
The 5K is 100% on the rail-trail for a flat and fast finish. No cars.
Hamden's longest running Half Marathon & 5K and by far, the best!
Aid stations at miles 2.5, 4.5, 6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 stocked with Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance.
Porto-Lets at the Start / Finish as well as Miles 4.5 and 8.5
Half Marathon course including elevation (STRAVA)
5K course including elevation (STRAVA)
Venue: New Haven / Northampton
Railroad Canal Line Main Parking Lot
4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail
Hamden, CT. 06518
Plenty of parking in all Rail Trail lots plus on-street. Don't park in the Dunkin, Amity Liquors lot. You may be towed.
THE ENTRANT STUFF
Men's and Women's cut Short Sleeve Tech T-Shirts for all entrants.
Half Marathon Finishers can choose between 2 designs of our Famous Dragon Finisher Medals.
Poland Spring Water, Gatorade Endurance, fresh bagels, and bananas at the finish line for all Finishers.
Custom awards for the top 3 Men and Women overall and in every 5 year division for the Half Marathon and 5K (From 15 years old to 80+).
FREE Downloadable Race Photos and Finisher Certificates by EliteFeats.
TIMING AND RESULTS
Transponder Timing and Results for your gun time and your net time. (Awards based on gun time)
Results will be live streaming as well as emailed and Texted to you once you finish.
CUTOFFS AND EARLY STARTS
Half Marathon Time cutoff is 3:30.
Please do not sign up if you can't do a HILLY 3:30 Half.
Those who plan to run a 2:30 to 3:30 Half Marathon MUST start at 6:30am. There will be an official Early Start for those.
NOTE: Early starts are only for those who will do a 2:30-3:30 range half marathon. We can't have anyone else go early. You will be DQed if you start early and finish faster than 2:15. Some exceptions are made.
There is NO TIME CUTOFF for the 5K.
WHAT IS A RACE SERIES STREAKER?
Since 2014 we have offered a challenge to all who would like to accept. Finish all 3 of our 2026 Half Marathons (The Savin Rock Marathon counts too) and we give you a FREE custom Shoreline Sharks Race Series Streaker Hoodie and you pick the color!
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3/28/2026 The Savin Rock Marathon or Half Marathon
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5/23/2026 The Hamden Hills Half Marathon
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9/12/2026 The Gulf Beach Half Marathon
You can register on-line or race-day, it does not matter. Finish all 3 and you’ve got it! We will be handing the Hoodies out at the Rail Trail 10K on 10/3/2026 or the Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K on 11/26/2026 or you can pick it up from us in North Haven. We do not ship them. Make sure to email: [email protected] when you finish the Gulf Beach Half Marathon with your size (unisex S,M,L and XL) and color (there will be a color chart)
SPECIAL 3-HALF MARATHON ENTRY TICKET (or Savin Marathon + 2 Halfs) THAT GIVES A $25 DISCOUNT.
THE HISTORY
2011: The inaugural race started and finished at the very top of the QU York Hill Campus and was the hilliest Half Marathon & 5K in CT. So much suffering.
2012: We changed the course to start and finish on Sherman Ave thereby eliminating York Hill.
2013: The Half Marathon course again changed so it hooked up with the Rail Trail from mile 11 to the Finish.
2014: The Half Marathon & the 5K both started and finished on the Rail Trail. The 5K became completely flat.
2020: The State of CT cancelled all races due to Covid19.
2022: The courses are now USATF Certified, and we altered the Half Marathon route to avoid a few tricky spots. We still have the Rail Trail sections and 90% of the original course. The elevation came down a little bit.
2023, 2024, 2025: Absolute perfect days and an amazing group of athletes compete, some every year as this race is a Hamden Tradition.
PRICING STRUCTURE
10/17/2025 - 12/31/2025
Half Marathon $70
5K $30
1/1/2026 – 3/31/2026
Half Marathon $75
5K $35
4/1/2026 - 5/21/2026
Half Marathon $80
5K $40
Race Day 5/23/2026 (probable but not guaranteed)
Half Marathon $80
5K $40
Race day: Cash, Checks made out to "CASH" and Venmo only. No cards on rce day.
TRANSFER & DEFERRAL INFO
You may TRANSFER your registration to another athlete until 4/23/2026 for $25.
This is done by you on-line through Active
THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You may DEFER your entry to the 2027 Race until 4/23/2026 by paying the $25 fee to our Venmo "Shorelinesharks" and emailing [email protected]. We will confirm via email and manually remove you from 2026 and manually add you to 2027. THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
NO REFUNDS /NO EXCEPTIONS
We will not reply to emails asking for an exception to our No Refund, Transfer or Deferral Policy.
*Active.com offers an insurance plan for a fee but we are not involved with that. They charge the fee and they will refund you, not us.
RACE DAY
Saturday 5/23/2026 (Dawn: 4:54am, Sunrise: 5:26am)
5:30am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Opens
6:30AM: Half Marathon Early Starters begin
6:45am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Closes
7:00am: Half Marathon Starts
7:15am: 5K Starts
7:30am: First 5K Finishers
8:15am: Final 5K Finishers
8:20am: First Finishers for the Half Marathon
10:00am: Final Finishers of the Half Marathon
10:15am: Venue Closed
New Haven / Northampton
Railroad Canal Line Parking Lot
4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail
Hamden, CT. 06518
Bring photo ID
TRAVEL AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Air Travel
Hamden, Connecticut can be accessed easily from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. (46 Miles away) as well as JFK International Airport (85 miles away) and LaGuardia International Airport, (79 miles away) both in Queens, NY. Bradley will be MUCH easier to fly through and travel to and from the race venue, but the tickets may be more expensive. Recently Tweed Regional Airport has offered flights from various cities so check them out too. Tweed is less than 10 miles from the venue.
Hotels
The closest hotels to stay in for the Hamden Hills Half Marathon are:
Whitney Inn & Suites (Half a mile from the race venue)
3400 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT. 06518
Phone (203) 288-2505
Clarion Hotel & Suites (3 Miles from the race venue)
2260 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT. 06518
Phone (203) 288-3831
PARKING
Plenty of parking at all of the Rail Trail lots and on the street (where legal)
No Parking at the Dunkin Donuts / Amity Liquors Lot
Event details and schedule
Directions
From I-91: Take exit 10 (Rt 40 connector) to Rt 10 North (Whitney Ave) Make a left onto Sherman Ave. From Rt 15 (Merritt Parkway): Take exit 61, Rt 10 North (Whitney Ave) Go for 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Ave. Turn LEFT into the Canal Rail-Trail Lot. Google Map Link
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
For 2 weeks only, we have a great money saving offer for all of our Hamden races! This is a 20% off savings.
You can pick from 4 options:
OPTION 1: ALL IN with 3 Medals!
The 15th Annual Hamden Hills Half Marathon PLUS
Inaugural The Perfect Ten Mile Road Race PLUS
The 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race
The Road Runners Club of America's 10K Eastern Region Championship
20% OFF equals $160
OPTION 2: Plan B
The 15th Annual Hamden Hills Half Marathon PLUS
Inaugural The Perfect Five Mile Road Race PLUS
The 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race
The Road Runners Club of America's 10K Eastern Region Championship
20% OFF equals $136
OPTION 3: The Sampler
The 15th Annual Hamden Flat 5K PLUS
Inaugural The Perfect Ten Mile Road Race PLUS
The 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race
The Road Runners Club of America's 10K Eastern Region Championship
20% OFF equals $128
OPTION 4: The Gradual Mileage Increase Plan
The 15th Annual Hamden Flat 5K PLUS
Inaugural The Perfect Five Mile Road Race PLUS
The 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race
The Road Runners Club of America's 10K Eastern Region Championship
20% OFF equals $104
There are No Refunds, No Transfers and No Deferrals for this special 20% deal.
All 3 Races start and finish at the same Venue! The Hamden Sharks Race Lot
If you have already signed up for any of these races and still want to get in on this, we can do it! Email [email protected] and we will make it happen. We can give you the deal!
For all of the details for the 3 races, please go to our website, The Shark Net!
This deal ends at Midnight on 5/21/2026
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Our 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race!
The Road Runners Club of America Eastern Region 10K Championship!
START TIME IS 8AM
THE COURSE
100% on the Rail Trail with no cars and no street crossings.
Flat and picturesque out-n-back running through Fall's natural beauty.
Venue: New Haven / Northampton
Railroad Canal Line Main Parking Lot
4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail
Hamden, CT. 06518
Plenty of parking in all Rail Trail lots plus on-street
Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance at Mile 2.4 and 3.6
Course Map on Strava
THE ENTRANT STUFF
Men's & Women's Cut Short Sleeve Tech T-shirts for all entrants.
Gorgeous 3” Custom Finisher Medals! BEST 10K MEDAL IN CT! You will have a choice of Medal Color!
Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance at the finish line for Finishers
Results are texted, emailed and live streaming.
Custom awards to the top 3 Men and Women overall and in all 5 year divisions (from 5 years old to 80+)
Porto-Lets at the venue
FREE Downloadable Race Photos and Finisher Certificate by EliteFeats
TIMING AND RESULTS
Transponder Timing and Results with “Gun” and “Net” time. Awards based on gun time.
Results will be live streaming and emailed and texted to you once you finish.
CUTOFFS AND EARLY STARTS
There are no time cutoffs and no early starts for this race.
THE HISTORY
2017: Our inaugural Rail Trail 10K Race debuted with a large field of runners. We are bringing the 10K back!
2020: The race was cancelled due to Covid19.
2021: We are back!
2023: We are the 10K State Championship for the Road Runners Club of America!
2024: We are once again the RRCA State Championship 10K.
2025: We are the RRCA State Championship for the 3rd year in a row!
2026: Our 10th Anniversary and the Road Runners Club of America Eastern Region Championship Race!
PRICING STRUCTURE
10/19/2025 - 12/31/2025: $55
1/1/2026 – 10/1/2026: $60
10/3/2025: $65 In-Person Registration
(Cash, Venmo, Checks made out to "CASH" only.
*No Cards on race day
TRANSFER & DEFERRAL INFO
You may TRANSFER your registration to another athlete until 9/3/2026 for $25.
This is done by you on-line through Active
THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You may DEFER your entry to the 2026 Race until 9/3/2026 for $25, paid through our Venmo (ShorelineSharks) and email [email protected].
We will confirm the deferral and you will be manually removed from 2026 and manually entered into 2027.
THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS
*Active.com offers an insurance plan for a fee but we are not involved with that. Active will refund you, not us.
RACE DAY
Saturday 10/3/2026
Dawn is 6:23am, Sunrise is 6:51am
7:00am: Registration and Bib/Shirt Pickup Opens
7:45am: Registration and Bib/Shirt Pickup Closes
8:00am: Race Starts
8:35am: First Finishers
10:00am: Final Finishers & Venue Closed
New Haven / Northampton
Railroad Canal Line Main Parking Lot
4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail
Hamden, CT. 06518
Bring photo ID
PARKING
Plenty of parking at all of the Rail Trail lots and on the street (where legal)
No Parking at the Dunkin Donuts / Amity Liquors Lot
Google Map Link
Event details and schedule
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Our 6th Annual Tradition!
Thanksgiving Morning @ 8am with the sun rising over the water. It does not get any better than this.
THE COURSE
Flat along the beach on the paved Savin Rock Boardwalk with nice coastal breezes and the rising sun.
No cars to worry about on the boardwalk!
Venue: 6 Rock St. West Haven, CT. 06516
The Savin Rock Conference Center Exterior hosts registration, Porto-lets, awards, etc.
Plenty of parking there and spots next door at Jimmie's. Walk up to the beach side of the building.
course map on Strava
THE ENTRANT STUFF
Short sleeve unisex tech race shirts for all entrants.
Poland Spring Water at the finish line for Finishers
FREE Downloadable Race photos and Finisher Certificate from EliteFeats.
Custom Awards to the Top 3 Men and Women Overall and in every 5 year divisions (from 5 years old to 80+)
TIMING AND RESULTS
Transponder Timing and Results with “Gun” and “Net” time. Awards based on "Gun" time.
Results will be live streaming as well as texted and emailed to you once you finish.
CUTOFFS AND EARLY STARTS
There are no time cutoffs and no early starts for this race.
THE HISTORY
2021: The Shoreline Turkey Trot Rock 5K was introduced just 7 weeks before Thanksgiving and still had over 200 Finishers. We knew this would be big.
2022: We began the Food Drive and fundraiser for WHEAT.
2023: Another Food Drive and Fund Raiser for WHEAT and another perfect day in our gorgeous venue!
2024: A record number of finishers and another successful food drive!
2025: A new record number of participants on another picture-perfect morning!
PRICING STRUCTURE
11/29/2025 - 12/31/2025: $30
1/1/2026 - 7/31/2026: $35
8/1/2026 - 11/24/2026: $40
11/26/2026: $40 In-Person Registration
(Cash, Venmo, Checks only. No Cards on race day)
NO TRANSFERS / NO DEFERRALS / NO REFUNDS / NO EXCEPTIONS
*Active.com offers an insurance plan for a fee but we are not involved with that.
RACE DAY
Thursday November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
6:45am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Opens
7:45am: Registration / Bib and Shirt Pickup Closes
8:00am: Race starts
8:20am: First Finishers
9:15am: Final Finishers & Venue Closed
Savin Rock Conference Center (on the beach side)
6 Rock St. West Haven, CT. 06516
Bring photo ID
DIRECTIONS
I-95 Exit 42 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven
From North or South: Turn RIGHT at end of ramp on to Sawmill Road, to Wagner Place, to Kelsey Avenue. (the three roads are actually one road that keeps changing its name) Travel from the exit about 2.2 miles to the last intersection (Captain Thomas Boulevard and Kelsey Avenue). The Savin Rock Conference Center will be directly ahead on the right, next to Jimmie’s Restaurant.
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Distance: 2.6 km from North HavenSat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Are you ready for the NEXT BIG THING in running?
As trend setters, the Shoreline Sharks are always on the cutting edge, and we are proud to introduce THE PERFECT TEN & Five Mile Road Race! We brought back the 10K a decade ago and now we are introducing a 10 Miler and 5 Miler that will be your new favorite! You've done a million Half Marathons and 5ks, so your next goal has arrived.
This course is 100% on the flat Rail Trail in Hamden with NO TRAFFIC AND NO STREET CROSSING! A simple out-n-back format. We start and finish from the Rail Trail Lot that we use for the Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K and The Rail Trail 10K Race. We are sticking with what has worked for 15 years!
- The 10 Miler starts at 7am (to beat the heat) and has a 2:30 cutoff (15 minute/mile pace). Aid Stations with Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance at Miles 2.4, 5 and 7.6. You run out 5 Miles and back. No turns, No cars! Net gain of 150'. Super flat and shaded.
Click to see the 10 Mile Route on Strava
- The 5 Miler starts at 7:30am (to beat the heat) and has a 2:00 cutoff (24 minute/mile pace) which will work for all paces. Aid Stations with Poland Spring Water & Gatorade Endurance at Mile 2.6. You run out 2.5 Miles and back. No turns, No cars! EZ! Net gain of 60'. Super flat and shaded.
Click to see the 5 Mile Route on Strava
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Men's and Women's cut short sleeve tech shirts for all.
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Parking at all Rail Trail lots and on the street.
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Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance at the Aid Stations and finish.
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Custom 3" Finisher Medals for Ten Mile Finishers
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Custom Coffee Mug Awards for the Overall top 3 men and women as well as every 10-year division for both races.
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Porto-Lets at the Venue
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Free Finish Line Photos from EliteFeats
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Chip timed with Live Text & Email Results streaming
Inaugural Race Pricing:
TEN MILER: $60
FIVE MILER: $30
On-line registration ends at midnight on 7/30/2026.
We will have race day entry if we do not sell out. $65 / $35 Cash, Checks made out to "CASH" and Venmo to ShorelineSharks. NO CARDS ON RACE DAY
No Refunds. No Transfers, No Deferrals
Event details and schedule
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Distance: 7.9 km from North HavenSun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Run/Walk To Save a Life is in honor of Christopher Andreozzi who passed away suddenly from sudden cardiac death caused by an arrhythmia on May 23, 2023.
Christopher (Chris) was a lifelong resident of Hamden who graduated from Hamden High School, Trinity College, and Yale University. Chris was a devoted psychiatric APRN at Yale New Haven Hospital and Turnbridge. He was passionate about the care of his patients and believed that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc.
All donations to the CJA Charitable Foundation, Inc. go directly toward furthering the Foundation’s mission of honoring the life and legacy of Christoper. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and arrhythmias while equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to cardiac emergencies. Through CPR education, training and the placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), the Foundation empowers people to act confidently when every second counts.
In addition to its direct initiatives, the CJA Charitable Foundation proudly supports the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Foundation also sponsors academic scholarships at Hamden High School and the Yale University School of Nursing, investing in the education of future healthcare leaders in Christopher’s memory.
Together, we can raise awareness, expand education, strengthen communities, and create a lasting impact in both the medical and academic fields — ultimately saving lives.
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Distance: 4.8 km from North HavenSun, Oct 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Almost 50 years ago, Johanna Manfreda Fishbein started a tradition in Wallingford that would grow and change significantly over the years, bringing organizations throughout the town together to collaborate in an effort to support residents in need.
The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to continue this tradition as host of the annual Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race on Sunday, October 4 in collaboration with Celebrate Wallingford.
Hope to see you there!
Note: Registration for this event is only available online and will remain open until 8:30AM on race day. Once you have registered, your race bib may be collected at advance packet pickup or on race morning. On Race Day, please allow plenty of time to park, check in and be ready to run at 9:00AM
Entry Fees
- 5K Race - 19+ Yrs - $30 before Jan 1, $35 from Jan 1-Oct 1, thereafter $40
- Race shirt included for first 200 participants - sizes by availability
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5K Race - Under 19 - $5 (No shirt provided)
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1 Mile Youth Race - Under 14 (Parents, Guardians & Teachers are welcome too!) - $5
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Healthy Living 1K Walk - $10 (FREE for LiveSTRONG at the Y participants)
- Walk shirt included for first 100 walkers - sizes by availability
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Reduced 5K entry fee for under 19 will be shown at the checkout.
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Shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race for $10, if available.
Event Schedule
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Early Bib Pickup - Friday, October 2
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Race Day Check In Opens at 7:00AM
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Youth Race & Healthy Living Walk Start - 9:00AM
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5K Run Start - 9:10AM
Awards
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Awards will be given to top three overall M/F 5K Race winners
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Top finisher in each 5K Race age category
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1-9 yrs
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10-14 yrs
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15-19 yrs
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20-29 yrs
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30-39 yrs
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40-49 yrs
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50-59 yrs
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60-69 yrs
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70-79 yrs
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80+ yrs
- Please note that while Non-Binary is an entry option, no awards will be offered in this category
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Distance: 6.5 km from North HavenSun, Oct 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Proceeds from this event will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut.
The mission of House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT) is to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. They do this by providing one day, no-cost home repairs through partnerships with and the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. They are committed to growing the organization and advancing the mission to the ever-increasing numbers of veterans both in Connecticut and nationwide.
The Connecticut Chapter has provided no-cost home repairs to 276 Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses since 2012. Projects have been completed in 73 cities and towns throughout Connecticut. The organization will hit 286 projects by the end of the year.
This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. In 2010 Abner was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame. Abner passed away May 29, 2021.
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Distance: 7.9 km from North HavenThu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Please join us on Thanksgiving for our Annual Run Turkey Run 5K. A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Hamden, there is no better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than running or walking a 5K with family, friends and the community. Make it a 4-F day – Family, Food, Football & a Five K. (A bit of a stretch but you get the point).
Whether this is your first 5K or you have done this race every year, we welcome you and encourage you to dress for the occasion. From turkey hats to tutus and even full turkey and pilgrim costumes, it’s sure to be fun for all ages and a great way to get in a little exercise before the eating begins.
Our race begins nice and early (7:30 am) so it won’t interfere with any of the day’s other activities.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Hamden Community Services which supports Hamden’s Community Food and Resource Distribution Programs, Youth and Community Programs and Essential Emergency and Financial Assistance Programs.