CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay
Thank you to all the runners, spectators, volunteers, community members, and sponsors for their support of CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay throughout the years. The Steam Train Half Marathon helped raise awareness of CHR within the community, and beyond, attracting hundreds of runners and their families from across the country.
Although CHR will not be continuing this race, we are excited for our new venture as a sponsor of the Hartford Marathon Foundations’ Mystic Half Marathon and 10K, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Register today and join CHR’s team here! Additionally, if you choose to match your registration with a donation to CHR, we will be offering a gift as a special thanks for your continued support of CHR.
With any questions, please contact Eliza Patterson, CHR’s Communications Director, at epatterson@chrhealth.org.
History of the Steam Train Half Marathon
The Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay was the only road race in the country where runners could try to outrun a century-old Steam Train. Originally founded by Team Making a Difference (MAD), the Steam Train Half Marathon brought friends and family members from across the country together each year to support CHR. Learn more about the history of the event here.
Archived Photo Galleries
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Featuring Photos by Sara McIngvale