Thousands Gather in Capital City for 33rd Hartford Marathon

HARTFORD, CT. — Under crisp autumn skies on Saturday morning, nearly 11,000 runners, 2,500 volunteers, and tens of thousands of spectators descended upon downtown Hartford for the 33rd annual Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay, and Charity 5K.

The flagship event transformed the capital region into a festive showcase of endurance and community spirit, bringing an estimated $14 million economic surge to the local economy while raising vital funds for 28 official charities.

Debut Dominance and Repeat Victory in Main Event

In the men's marathon division, 28-year-old Conor Lundy of Bronxville, N.Y., stole the show by taking victory in his marathon debut. Lundy crossed the finish line beneath the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park with an impressive time of 2:17:39. Claudio Rocha of Peabody, Mass., followed closely in second place at 2:18:00, while Manchester’s Mark Hegarty took third in 2:18:40.

On the women’s side, Providence native Rachel Schilkowsky, 34, successfully defended her title, capturing her second consecutive victory (and third total victory in Hartford, following her 2:38 finish in 2018) with a standard-setting time of 2:33:54. Middletown resident Mira Records claimed second place in 2:38:52, with Karen Bertasso rounding out the top three in 2:43:53.

"The energy along the course and through the neighborhoods was unmatched today," said race organizers following the event. "From elite athletes chasing personal records to first-timers crossing the finish under the arch, Hartford showed up in full force."

Course Records Shattered in Half Marathon and 5K

The half marathon and 5K events delivered equal excitement, featuring record-breaking performances across both categories:

Women's Half Marathon: New York City’s Anna Oeser (formerly of Brookfield, Conn.) repeated as champion while setting a new course record with a blazingly fast 1:11:13.
Men's Half Marathon: Christopher Collet, 25, of Cranston, R.I., earned overall honors with a finishing time of 1:04:02.
Charity 5K: Naugatuck’s Jonathan Volpe established a new course record of 14:49 in the men’s division, while New Haven’s Angela Kaiser captured the women’s title.

Race Results Summary

Race Event	Division	Champion	Hometown	Winning Time
Marathon	Men's Overall	Conor Lundy	Bronxville, NY	2:17:39
Marathon	Women's Overall	Rachel Schilkowsky	Providence, RI	2:33:54
Half Marathon	Men's Overall	Christopher Collet	Cranston, RI	1:04:02
Half Marathon	Women's Overall	Anna Oeser	New York, NY	1:11:13 (CR)
Charity 5K	Men's Overall	Jonathan Volpe	Naugatuck, CT	14:49 (CR)
Charity 5K	Women's Overall	Angela Kaiser	New Haven, CT	17:01

A Capital Celebration

The course snaked through Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, and South Windsor before concluding at Bushnell Park. Runners were treated to live music, community cheering zones, and a massive post-race party featuring local craft beers, hot food, and family-friendly activities.

Organizers at the Hartford Marathon Foundation confirmed that the event has now helped raise more than $9.8 million cumulatively for charity initiatives over its history. Planning is already underway for next year's 34th running, scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2027.