05/27/2026
Come see You Can Be Prepared, First Aid & CPR Training at the Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k'!
π₯ 10 Days Until Race Day β Everything You Need to Know for an INCREDIBLE Race Day! πββοΈπ
Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k
Saturday June 6th
Town Center Park, Hamden, CT
10 DAYS. π₯
Can you feel it?! Race day is almost here and we are BUZZING with excitement for what is shaping up to be the most incredible Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K yet! ππ
Whether you are toeing the start line for the Half Marathon or Half Marathon Relay or powering through the 5K β we want to make sure you are 100% ready to have the most amazing race day experience possible.
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know! π
π¨ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER β Don't Miss Out!
If you are reading this and you are still not registered β this is your last call! β οΈ
We still have T-shirts in inventory - secure your shirt before they are gone! We do not close registration until just before the start of the event so you can register on race morning but if you wait, the shirts may not be available!
π Race Day Logistics β Everything You Need to Know:
Let's get the important details locked in so you can show up on June 6th feeling confident, prepared, and READY! π
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Date June 6th
π Location Town Center Park, Hamden, CT
π Distances Half Marathon + Relay β 13.1 Miles & 5K β 3.1 Miles
β° Start Time Half Marathon + Relay 8:30am
5K: 9:30am
π Bib Pickup Friday from 3-6pm or Race Morning
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ΏοΈ Parking There is plenty of parking!
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Finisher Medal Half Marathon and Relay finishers only!
πΊ Post Race Beer Courtesy of Barclay Brewing Company!
π Post Race Treat Courtesy of PopCentric!
β€οΈ Benefiting Hamden Community Services
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Bib Pickup Information:
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Pre-Race Bib Pickup:
π Location:Town Center Park
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Date:Friday 6/5
β° Time:3:00PM - 6:00PM
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Race Morning Bib Pickup:
π Location: Town Center Park
β° Time:Half Marathon and Relay: 7:00AM-8:15AM, 5K: 8:00AM - 9:15AM
β οΈ We strongly encourage pre-race bib pickup to avoid lines on race morning and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy ALL of the incredible pre-race festivities! π
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π Your COMPLETE Race Day Experience β Here Is Everything Waiting for You!
We have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make the 2026 Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5Kthe best one yet β and we are SO excited to share everything we have lined up for you! π
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π₯ Spark Healthy Runner β Official Pre-Race Warm Up for ALL Runners!
Show up early because Spark Healthy Runner will be kicking off race morning with an official pre-race group warm up for ALL Hamden Fest runners! πββοΈπͺ
Why this matters on race day:
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Reduces injury risk significantly
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Gets your muscles fired up and ready to perform
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Helps you settle race day nerves and get in the zone
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Sets you up for your absolute BEST race day performance!
π₯ Get a head start β watch their warm up video before race day and start practicing NOW! πSpark Healthy Runner YouTube Warm Up Video Link
π Show up early β warm up right β run your best race! π
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πͺ Mount Carmel Fitness β FREE Pre-Race Movement Assessments & Mobility Work!
Before you toe the start line make sure you stop by the Mount Carmel Fitness tent where David will be on-site offering:
π FREE Posture & Movement Assessments Discover how YOUR movement mechanics impact your efficiency, performance and injury risk β valuable information you can use long after race day!
π§ Pre-Race Stretching & Mobility Work Get your body properly loosened up and perfectly prepared for the demands of your race!
Mount Carmel Fitness is Hamden's own performance and wellness studio dedicated to helping people move better, reduce injury risk, and perform at their very best β and they are bringing ALL of that expertise to YOU on race morning! πͺ
π Stop by the Mount Carmel Fitness tent before the race β get assessed, loosen up, and feel MORE prepared heading into your run! π
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π You Can Be Prepared, First Aid & CPR Trainingβ FREE CPR Demonstrations for ALL Attendees!
This is one race day stop that could literally save a life β and we could not be more proud to have You Can Be Prepared on-site at Hamden Fest! β€οΈ
You Can Be Prepared will be offering FREE CPR demonstrations open to ALL runners, spectators, volunteers, and festival attendees! π
π« Did you know?
β±οΈ Every minute without CPR reduces survival chances by up to 10%
πͺ Bystander CPR can DOUBLE or even TRIPLE survival rates
π YOU could be the difference between life and death for someone you love
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FREE CPR Demonstrations β
Hands-On Practical Learning β
Certified First Aid & CPR Professionals on-site β
Open to EVERYONE β no experience necessary!
π Stop by the You Can Be Prepared station on race morning β it takes just a few minutes and it could be the most important thing you do all day! πβ€οΈ
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π PopCentric Gourmet Popsicles β Gourmet Artisan Popsicles at the Finish Festival!
You are going to work HARD on June 6th β and PopCentric is going to make sure your post-race reward is absolutely worth it! ππ
PopCentric specializes in hand-crafted, artisan popsicles made from all-natural, organic, and locally sourced ingredients β and they are bringing their incredible gourmet popsicles to the Hamden Fest finish festival for ALL runners and spectators! πΏπ
πΏ All-Natural Ingredients β pure, clean, delicious goodness! π± Certified Organic β you just ran a race β you deserve the GOOD stuff! ποΈ Locally Sourced β supporting local farmers and producers right here in our community β Hand-Crafted & Artisan β made with love and incredible attention to quality π Gourmet Flavors β these are NOT your average popsicles! π€©
π Cross that finish line and head straight to the PopCentric tent β you earned it! ππ
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πΊ Barclay Brewing Company β Ice Cold Post-Race Beer at the Finish Line!
And because one incredible post-race treat just isn't enough β Barclay Brewing Company will also be at the finish festival serving up ice cold, refreshing post-race beer to help you celebrate your hard earned finish! ππΊ
Nothing β and we mean NOTHING β tastes better than a cold beer after a hard earned race! π
π Cross the finish line, grab a cold one from Barclay Brewing, snag a PopCentric popsicle, and CELEBRATE β you absolutely EARNED IT! ππΊπ
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Shoreline Summer Festival
Love great music? Then you absolutely HAVE to stop by the Shoreline Summer Festival tent at the Hamden Fest finish festival! π΅π
The Shoreline Summer Festival team will be on-site to tell you all about their incredible upcoming musical festival coming to New Haven on July 11th.βοΈπΆ
Stop by their tent at Hamden Fest to: π΅ Get the inside scoop on Shoreline Summer Festival β New Haven β July 11th πΆ Find out about performers, activities and everything this amazing festival has to offer π Add the hottest summer musical event in Connecticut to your summer bucket list!
Why choose just one incredible summer event?! ππ
π Learn more about Shoreline Summer Festival:
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β€οΈ Remember Why We Run β Benefiting Hamden Community Services
On June 6th every single step you take will mean something far greater than a finish time. π
Proceeds from Hamden Fest directly benefit Hamden Community Services β supporting YOUR neighbors through:
π₯« Community Food & Resource Distribution Programs β ensuring no Hamden resident goes without π¦ Youth & Community Programs β investing in the next generation of our community π Essential Emergency & Financial Assistance Programs β a safety net for neighbors in crisis
Run with purpose. Run with heart. Run for Hamden. β€οΈπββοΈ
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Weβre excited to announce that UCAN will be the official on-course nutrition partner for the 2026 Hamden Fest Half Marathon and 5K.
On race day, UCAN Energy Gels will be available on course to help power your performance from the first mile to the finish line. Now, you can test the exact fuel youβll be racing with before race day for FREE.
Hamden Fest athletes can still claim a FREE UCAN Gel Sample Pack (just cover shipping).
Why runners use UCAN:
β’ Long-lasting energy
β’ No sugar spike + crash
β’ Easier on the stomach
β’ Light, drinkable texture
Donβt wait until the starting line to find out what works for your body.
Claim your free gels now
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ποΈ Running With a Club or Group?
If your running club or group has 5 or more members registered don't forget to reach out to confirm your dedicated tent space in the finisher chute! π
π© Contact us TODAY at [email protected]β tent spaces are going fast
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π€ Know Someone Who Still Wants to Run?
It is not too late to register β forward this email and let them know they can still join us on June 6th! Just remind them that shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for late registrations! π
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10 days from today you are going to be standing on the start line in Hamden surrounded by an incredible community of runners, ready to do something truly amazing. π
You have put in the work.You have done the training.You are READY. πͺ
And when you cross that finish line β a finisher medal, a cold beer, a gourmet popsicle, and an entire community cheering you on will be waiting for you! π
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We cannot WAIT to see you out there on June 6th! π
See you at the start line! ππ
Signup For Hamden Fest Half Marathon and 5K!
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3/15/2026 - Run for the Shamrock 4 Miler
6/6/2026 - Hamden Fest Half Marathon and 5K
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10/25/2026 - Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K and 10K
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