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News From: Sunday, October 20, 2024 | ||
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PHOTOS: Eversource Hartford Marathon 2024
(Hartford Courant) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 19. | ||
News From: Friday, October 18, 2024 | ||
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Celebrations are underway for the Hartford Marathon runners
(WFSB.com) Alex Norstrom won the 2024 Hartford Marathon while Angelina Rafter won the women's race. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 14, 2023 | ||
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Photos: 30th Eversource Hartford Marathon
(Hartford Courant) Alex Norstrom won the 2023 Hartford Marathon in 2:16:53 while Jenna Gigliotti won the women's race in 2:44:08. | ||
News From: Monday, October 9, 2023 | ||
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What to know about the 2023 Hartford Marathon
(NBC Connecticut) Here are key information about the 2023 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 14. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | ||
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Courses modified for this year's Eversource Hartford Marathon races
(EyeWitness News 3) The 2023 Hartford Marathon on October 14 will have a new course. | ||
News From: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | ||
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Hartford Marathon Organizers Propose Changes to Route
(NBC Connecticut) The 2023 Hartford Marathon in October will have a different consolidated route to maximize the use of its resources. | ||
News From: Monday, January 23, 2023 | ||
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Hartford Marathon Foundation has new leader as it aims to return to pre-pandemic race participation
(Hartford Business) Josh Miller is now the president of the Hartford Marathon Foundation Inc., the organizer behind Hartford Marathon. | ||
News From: Friday, December 16, 2022 | ||
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This Week in Connecticut: CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation retiring
(News 8) Beth Shluger retires as CEO of Hartford Marathon Foundation at the end of the year. | ||
News From: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | ||
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The woman who founded the Hartford Marathon Foundation will retire as CEO
(Fox 61) Beth Shluger, founder and CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation, will retire at the end of the year. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 8, 2022 | ||
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Thousands run in 2022 Hartford Marathon. Here's who crossed the finish line first.
(Fox 61) Everett Hackett won the 2022 Hartford Marathon in 2:24:37 while Alexandria Niles won the women's race in 2:43:24. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 6, 2022 | ||
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Runners prepare for big race at Hartford Marathon Foundation's Fitness Expo
(EyeWitness News 3) The 2022 Hartford Marathon will be held on Saturday, October 8. | ||
News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021 | ||
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Plenty of energy with return of Eversource Marathon and Half Marathon
(Collinsville Press) Alex Norstrom won the 2021 Hartford Marathn while Christine Myers won the women's race. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 9, 2021 | ||
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Coventry's Alex Norstrom wins the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Christine Myers of New York is the women's winner
(Hartford Courant) Alex Norstrom won the 2021 Hartford Marathon in 2:20:40 while Christine Myers won the women's race in 2:48.34. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 7, 2021 | ||
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What you need to know about the 2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon
(Hartford Courant) Here are some important information - times, top runners, prize money and more - about the 2021 Harford Marathon on Saturday, October 9. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | ||
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Hartford prepares for Eversource Hartford Marathon
(EyeWitness News 3) The 2021 Hartford Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 9, with safety measures in place. | ||
News From: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | ||
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Eversource Hartford Marathon continues its community building commitment
(EyeWitness News) The 2021 Hartford Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 9, with safety measures in place. | ||
News From: Monday, June 28, 2021 | ||
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Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation an official charity of the Eversource Hartford Marathon
(WFSB Eye Witness News 3) Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation is one of the official charities of the 2021 Hartford Marathon on October 9. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | ||
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Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity
(WFSB Eye Witness News 3) The successful virtual race of the 2020 Hartford Marathon raised $420,000 for charities. | ||
News From: Monday, October 12, 2020 | ||
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COVID keeps Hartford Marathon runners from coming together - but only physically
(Fox 61) Runners talk about their successful 2020 Hartford Marathon, a virtual race held from October 8 to 13. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | ||
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Wethersfield Vietnam Veteran Named to Marathon Inspiration Team
(Patch) Joe Slepski will run in the virtual 2020 Hartford Marathon in October as part of the Inspiration Team. | ||
News From: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | ||
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2020 Hartford Marathon Goes Virtual Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(NBC Connecticut) The 2020 Hartford Marathon, set on October 10, was cancelled and gone virtual, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Sunday, October 13, 2019 | ||
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The Hartford Marathon 2019
(Hartford Courant) A gallery of photos taken during the 2019 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 12. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 12, 2019 | ||
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Hartford Marathon: Great day for Ryan Smith with victory and an invitation to U.S. Olympic Trials
(The Collinsville Press) Ryan Smith won the 2019 Hartford Marathon in 2:18.25 while Marci Klimek, 32 won the women's race in 2:35.20. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | ||
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Where to park, where to watch and what roads will be closed: Everything you need to know about the 2019 Hartford Marathon
(Hartford Courant) Here are some vital information about the 2019 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 12. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 13, 2018 | ||
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Sinclair, Schilkowsky win in 25th Hartford Marathon
(Heron Daily Tribune) David Sinclair won the 2018 Hartford Marathon in 2:18:20 while Rachel Schilkowsky won the women's race in 2:41:03. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 11, 2018 | ||
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Going To The Eversource Hartford Marathon? From Street Closures To Parking, Here's What You Need To Know
(Hartford Courant) Here are vital information - road closures, schedule, among others - about the 2018 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 13. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | ||
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Eversource Renews Hartford Marathon Sponsorship Through 2022
(Hartford Courant) Eversouce, the energy company and a sponsor since 2014, extended its sponsorship of Hartford Marathon through 2022. | ||
News From: Monday, November 6, 2017 | ||
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Hartford police test new tech during marathon
(The Middletown Press) During the 2017 Hartford Marathon, police tested Globekeeper, the latest technology that allows administrators to locate officers in real time and share pictures and videos from the field. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 14, 2017 | ||
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Zablocki, Dekebo Tops In Hartford Marathon
(CBS Connecticut) Chris Zablocki won 2017 Hartford Marathon in 2:17:59 while Meseret Dekebo won the women's race in 2:37:26. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 12, 2017 | ||
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2017 Hartford Marathon: Everything You Need To Know
(Hartford Courant) This provides vital information - route map, start times, road closures and the like - about the upcoming Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 14. | ||
News From: Sunday, October 9, 2016 | ||
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Thousands run the marathon, half marathon, 5K in Hartford on Saturday
(The Collinsville Oress) Brian Harvey won the Hartford Marathon in 2:17.56. | ||
News From: Monday, September 12, 2016 | ||
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United Bank backs 2016 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
(MassLive) United Bank continues to be a sponsor of the 2016 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon for the second year. | ||
News From: Friday, February 26, 2016 | ||
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Hartford Marathon Foundation Calling for Race Day Donations Across the State
(WTNH.com) Runners are being asked to give back to those in need and to help collect 12,000 pounds of non-perishable foods up by 2,000 from last year. The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is hoping runners will donate through the HMF Can initiative at race events this year. While the goal is to bring in 12,000 of non-perishable foods this year, clothes and other supplies are also encouraged. All donations will be given to food banks near where the races are held. | ||
News From: Monday, February 1, 2016 | ||
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Eversource Extends Hartford Marathon Sponsorship Through 2019
(Hartford Courant) The Hartford Marathon Foundation and Eversource announce the extension of the title sponsorship of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon through 2019. The 23rd running of the race takes place October 8, 2016, and is the third year of Eversource's commitment to the premier Connecticut event, which provided $13.6 million in economic value to the region in 2015. | ||
News From: Saturday, October 10, 2015 | ||
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Local Guy Jonas Hampton Wins The Hartford Marathon
(Hartford Courant) And in doing so, he made history. Hampton, who lives in New Britain, became the first men's winner from Connecticut in the marathon's 22-year history, winning the 26.2-mile race in 2:15:58. He was the first person from Connecticut to win a title since Heather Bessette of Mystic won the women's division in 1996. Alex Magoun, a Trinity graduate, won the first Hartford Marathon in 1994, but he lived in Philadelphia at the time. | ||
Hartford Marathon sees first winner from CT in 21 years
(WFSB.com) For the first time in 21 years, a Connecticut man won the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday. | ||
Erica Jesseman three-peats as Hartford Marathon Champion
(WLBZ2.com) Meanwhile, Erica Jesseman, of Scarbourough, Maine was the first woman to finish the marathon, coming in 19th place overall. It was her first year to come in first for women. She was in the 25- to 29-year-old category, clocking an unofficial time of 2:41:41. | ||
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Capital city prepares for Eversource Hartford Marathon
(WFSB.com) Everyone is gearing up for a huge weekend in the capital city as the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is just 24 hours away. | ||
Thousands Expected at Hartford Marathon
(NBC Connecticut) Thousands of people will be heading to Bushnell Park in Hartford on Saturday morning for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and half marathon and plans are in place to reroute traffic. | ||
News From: Friday, October 9, 2015 | ||
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How to prepare for Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
(WFSB.com) The big thing is making sure you are carb loading, Bourassa said. You need to make sure you are getting those loose carbs a few days before, so you can store energy at mile 22. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 | ||
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Students run Hartford Marathon Final Mile
(WFSB.com) More than 2,300 students from 28 schools across Connecticut and Massachusetts took part in the Final Mile event, which is part of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon festivities. | ||
News From: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | ||
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Preparations underway for Saturday's Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon
(WSB.com) Preparations began Monday in downtown Hartford as crews worked to set up platforms and fences. Pre-race festivities actually began on Sept. 25 with the events One Mile Friday. | ||
News From: Friday, October 2, 2015 | ||
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Moms take on Hartford Marathon
(WFSB.com) A group of mothers who never thought theyd be lacing up their sneakers for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, actually are this year. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | ||
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Hartford Marathon ambassador runs to raise awareness
(WFSB.com) Athletes from near and far will be lacing up their sneakers to take on the full 26.2 miles, the half marathon, or the 5K on Oct. 10 in Hartford. A handful of people are chosen each year to represent the Hartford Marathon Foundation, promoting and helping to brand the big event. | ||
News From: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 | ||
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Meriden woman runs to raise money for domestic violence
(My Record Journal) Sharlene Kerelejza, 42, is the executive director of Meriden/Wallingford Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services and was chosen to run the 13.1 miles as part of the Aiello Inspiration Team, a team aimed at calling attention to the inspirational runners of the popular race. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 17, 2015 | ||
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Eversource to sponsor Hartford marathon
(FOXCT.com) Eversource announced Thursday that it will be the sponsor of the Hartford Marathon and related events. | ||
Hartford Marathon Foundation Announces Event Rebrand to Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
(Hartford Courant) With support from the sustainability experts at Eversource, HMF takes pride in earning renewed Gold level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for best practices achieved at the 2014 event. | ||
News From: Sunday, October 12, 2014 | ||
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Matt Pelletier, Erica Jesseman 2014 NU Hartford Marathon Winners
(Hartford Courant) Matt Pelletier won the Hartford Marathon after having finished 2nd and 3rd in the last two years. His winning time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 2 seconds was a personal best. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 9, 2014 | ||
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#ThrowbackThursday: Hartford Marathon Through the Years
(Courant) The first Hartford Marathon was held in 1994 and has grown every year since with thousands of runners drawn to the city and the course. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | ||
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3,000 Students Participate in Hartford Marathon Fit Kids Road Race
(WFSB.com) Thousands of children laced up their running shoes on Tuesday to run the 'Final Mile' in East Hartford as part of the Hartford Marathon Foundation Fit Kids in School Race |
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