Your fun time creates lifesaving care for pets in need! Join pet lovers from across the state at Connecticut Humane Society events that support medical treatment and more for animals who need a hand.
Hartford Marathon Foundation: Mystic Half Marathon and 10K Event
May 17 @ 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Hartford Marathon Foundation and Mystic Half Marathon and 10K!
Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles, running from Olde Mistick Village, past historic ships, through the charming downtown, with race finish at Mystic Aquarium.
Your paw-ticipation in this race means that you are a part of a community that shows up mile after mile for those in need. Now’s your chance to lace up, set your pace, and run for local pets who are counting on someone to carry them to the finish.
Support CHS pets while running for a pawsome cause!
Click here to join the CHS team.
Click here to make a gift to pets.
Click here to volunteer – there are 30 open positions for CHS representatives.
To sign up as a CHS Volunteer:
1. Follow link and you will need to create an Account.
2. From left side of screen select “Events”.
3. From Events displayed select “2026 Mystic Half Marathon & 10K ”. Click on “HMF Waiver”.
4. Select “HMF Waiver” from the center Right side of screen. Then “Submit” Waiver.
5. Then, select “Apply to Shifts” from the center of the screen.
6. Select your activity of choice. Click on “Select this Shift” to the right of it.
7. Then Click on “Apply to Selected Shift” in the top Right corner.