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:
- 8:00 AM: Check-in, bib pickup & registration
- 9:45 AM: Opening Ceremony
- 10:00 AM: Race begins
- 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.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Harford HealthCare Community 5K - Run
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Register for 5K Run$34.35
Early Registration
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$39.72
Regular Registration
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5K Walk
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Hartford HealthCare Community 5K - Walk
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Register for 5K Walk$34.35
Early Registration
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$39.72
Regular Registration
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5K Youth
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Hartford HealthCare Community 5K - Age 16 & Under
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Register for 5K Youth$18.23
Early Registration
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$23.61
Regular Registration
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Countdown to event
Event schedule
- Sat, September 26, 2026 8:00 AM - Check in/Bib Pickup/Same Day Registration
- Sat, September 26, 2026 9:45 AM - HHC/RRI Execs Opening Remarks
- Sat, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - Race Start Time
Contact information
- Event contact
- Director of Events
- Website
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