The race course — which rises no more than 100 feet in elevation through the entire race — features views and scenery that capture perfectly the quaint, authentic feel of New England, taking runners through covered bridges with names like Thompson, Carlton and Cresson, most of which date to the pre-Civil War era.
The Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon is held each year in memory of its founder, Elijah Barrett. Elijah organized the event to use the proceeds to support the students of Monadnock Regional Middle-High School. He had attended MRMHS and eventually coached runners there.
Race Features
- T-Shirt guaranteed for every participant that registers by August 10th.
- Custom participation medal for first 150 runners.
- Access to school locker rooms at start and finish of the race, as well as a couple of porta-potties along the course.
- Cash prizes for top 3 runners.
- Post race cookout and raffles.
Registration fees
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00
Early bird pricing - by May 31st
Feb 15 – May 31 -
$70.00
thru August 10th
Jun 1 – Aug 10 -
$80.00
after August 10th
Aug 11 – Aug 30
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Candace Hebert and Janel Morin
- Phone
- 603-762-0022
- Website
- Visit website
