Run With
Purpose.
Next Girl Up is proud to be an official charity partner of the 2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon.
On Saturday, October 10th, 2026, we’re bringing together a community of runners, volunteers, and supporters who believe in empowering the next generation of girls to lead.
Whether you want to run, walk, or volunteer, there’s a place for you to help! Learn more about joining our team.
Become a Runner or Walker
Join Team Next Girl Up and participate in the race that’s right for you:
RACE
DISTANCE
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
Charity 5K:
Run or walk, strollers allowed 🫶
3.2 miles
$250
Half Marathon
13.1 miles
$1,000
Full Marathon
26.2 miles
$2,500
Team Relay:
Split into 2-5 legs, perfect for a group!
26.2 miles
$3,000
As a runner, you’ll receive:
Complimentary race registration
Guaranteed race entry (no stress about selling out)
Access to our Next Girl Up Charity Village Tent at the finish
A thank-you gift bag + post-race celebration
The opportunity to fundraise and make a real impact
Become a Runner or Walker
Join Team Next Girl Up and participate in the race that’s right for you:
Charity 5K: Run or walk, strollers allowed
Distance: 3.2 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Half Marathon
Distance: 13.1 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $1,000
Full Marathon
Distance: 26.2 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $2,500
Team Relay: Split into 2-5 legs, perfect for a group!
Distance: 26.2 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $3,000
As a runner, you’ll receive:
Complimentary race registration
Guaranteed race entry (no stress about selling out)
Access to our Next Girl Up Charity Village Tent at the finish
A thank-you gift bag + post-race celebration
The opportunity to fundraise and make a real impact
Sign Up by Friday, September 25, 2026.
As an official charity partner of the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Next Girl Up is responsible for providing 20 volunteers to support this incredible event. Volunteer roles are assigned directly by the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF), not Next Girl Up. You’ll be placed where help is needed most. Volunteer opportunities vary, but may include:
- Checking in runners and distributing bibs
- Supporting the info booth and answering questions
- Passing out water along the course
- Assisting at the finish line with medals, water, and snacks
- Helping at the beer or food tents post-race
As a thank-you from the Hartford Marathon Foundation, all volunteers will receive:
- Official event gear (vest or t-shirt, depending on role)
- A meal during or after your shift
- Community service hours, if needed
- Access to HMF Volunteer Rewards (earn credits toward future races or merchandise)
The
Experience
The Eversource Hartford Marathon weekend typically draws roughly 10,000 race participants, 2,000 volunteers, and 20,000 spectators. It is one of Connecticut’s largest community events, and it’s about more than just crossing a finish line. It’s about being part of something bigger from start to finish, and the energy is unmatched!
Participants will be in the heart of the city, running past the Connecticut State Capitol, through West Hartford neighborhoods, and crossing the iconic Founders Bridge. The finish line is at Bushnell Park, where the end of the race is really just beginning.
The Finish Line Expo & Charity Village includes:
A dedicated Next Girl Up booth to call your home base
Fresh food in the Athlete Food Tent
A Beer Garden with music and local brews
Spaces to relax and recover with friends and family
Be Part Of
Something
Bigger
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or fundraise, you’ll be empowering the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, creativity, and courage. Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Hartford, CT!