Hartford Track Club

10/12/2026

https://www.therunningweek.com/post/the-numbers-are-in-we-are-living-through-the-biggest-running-boom-in-a-decade?fbclid=IwZnRzaAU5c7FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQIKG1vCA_cYEVu2ENw1Rj6g-ZFAlnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHluufV4ITJN-ZFaAzmyzueQS5sru208xmoJDIyjFbz6aNwFWJn73mnlqESkQ_aem_ZUkLqX2QQNR-UETRoAQJPg

Marathon fields are up 14.6%, half marathons up 20.9%, and young runners are flooding back into races. The 2026 running boom is not a rebound. It is a re-founding.

10/12/2026

In response to the survey a few weeks ago, indicating people are interested in group runs and training, HTC will offer a Wednesday evening coached speed workout session in order to help you prep for those upcoming Turkey Trots.

Where: Unionville
When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 pm

Interested? Contact Coach Rebecca Stephenson for more information:

[email protected]

10/10/2026

HTC in Hartford. A great day for a race. Members were running, pacing, volunteering, and cheering. 11,000 runners which was the biggest in many years. Congrats to all.

10/09/2026

Who’s running one of the HMF races on Saturday. It’s a great event. The weather will be perfect! Many HTC members are running and/or volunteering. Good luck to all. Whether you’re going for a PR or your first race enjoy the experience. HMF Events (Hartford Marathon Foundation)

10/05/2026

The late Peter Hawley was a beloved club member, president, and influential contributor to the Connecticut running community. Jackie Lancaster, a former HTC club president, has proposed a memorial bench at the West Hartford Reservoir to honor Peter Hawley. This will be a way to memorialize his time as a leader and mentor in Connecticut. He was involved in many events that shaped the Connecticut running scene. He contributed to the start of the Hartford Marathon, Celebrate West Hartford 5K, People's Forest Trail Race, many USATF events, and more.

The bench will feature a plaque honoring Peter. It will read as follows:

Peter L Hawley, President
The Hartford Track Club 2002-2024
Peter lived to race,
To ski, and most of all,
To be helpful to others.

Did you know Peter? If so please consider donating to a fund raiser to place a memorial bench in the Metropolitan District facility on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. Donations payable to The Hartford Track Club are tax deductible as we are a public charity [170(b)(1)(A)(vi)]. Please mail checks to PO BOX 624, Farmington, CT 06034. Please include your name and address so I can thank you for your gift. Or if you prefer I have set up an online platform: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/the-hartford-track-club-peter-hawley-memorial-bench

10/04/2026

Leaves starting to fall….. so are the temperatures. Brickyarders going strong.

09/27/2026

Our Women's Director, Lani Ralston, would like to hear from the women runners.

As we get organized for our 2027 season, filling out the following 2 question survey about what you would like from HTC would be greatly appreciated:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWdl3OryayrEPuy9csTmpd6B_mQX0IUKMLPE-7CMwGG4Tdww/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Happy running!

09/27/2026

Rain and wind won’t stop the Brickyarders on their run/walk but a 20” diameter tree across the trail will. The rail trail was completely blocked at the end of the Farmington River bridge.

09/25/2026

MDC has decided to restrict access to the park. Running For Rescues Fleet Feet West Hartford

09/22/2026

Running the Hogsback Half Marathon? 🐷

Who are you rolling with?

We’ve got pacers from 1:30 all the way to 3:00 ready to help you stay on track and reach your goal.

Pick your pace, find your pacer, and roll with us! ⏱️

Adam Osmond
Pacer Coordinator