Hartford 5K
Hartford 5K race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 46°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 61°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate humidity at 76% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the Hartford 5K
The Hartford Charity 5K is a USATF-certified, 3.1-mile course held on the Saturday of marathon weekend, entirely on downtown Hartford streets. It starts on Capitol Avenue near the Bushnell Theater and passes City Hall, the Wadsworth Atheneum and the Connecticut State Capitol. The finish is in Bushnell Park under the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, the same finish as the marathon and half marathon.
