Course type
This is not a road marathon/half marathon. Both races will be run on the East Coast Greenway. The course is a mix of stone dust and gravel footing. The first 6 miles of the marathon will be on paved bike path.
Full Marathon: USATF certified course. Boston Qualifier
- Starts near the Bolton Notch Park trail head. Runners will head west on Charter Oak Greenway for 3 miles before heading back to the starting line and then will head North onto the Hop River Trail for 3.6 miles before turning back and continuing on the Hop River Trail heading to Columbia. Runners will enjoy a “Net” downhill from 13.1 miles to the finish line in Columbia.
- Course limit will be 6 hours.
Half Marathon: USATF certified course.
- Starts at Bolton Notch Park trail head. Runners will head South on the Hop River Trail. Runners will enjoy a “Net” downhill run into the finish line in Columbia.
- Course limit will be 5 hours.
