CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay
Can you beat the train? Find out during CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay! Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.
2023 Event Details
Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay
Saturday, March 25, 8 a.m.
Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT
- Registration is $75 before March 13; $85 after March 14
- Spectators can ride along on the Steam Train for $25 by purchasing tickets through the Essex Train & Riverboat
- A post-race celebration will take place at Surfridge Brewing Company, located right next to the Essex Steam Train (6 Main St., Centerbrook, CT 06049)! Doors will open at 10 a.m. Surfridge will offer its full brunch menu in addition to a Steam Train special.
Virtual Half Marathon
March 11-25
- Registration is $40
- Open to people of all ages and fitness levels
- Complete 13.1 miles over two weeks
All Participants:
- Follow us on Facebook for updates!
- Receive a package of great swag, including an event tee shirt and finishers medal
- Runners who complete the half marathon or relay in less than 2 hours and 20 minutes will receive a commemorative train whistle
- Join us for the post-race celebration at Surfridge Brewing Company!
Packet Pick-Up Dates
- Wednesday, March 22, 5-7pm
- Fleet Feet West Hartford, 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
- Friday, March 24, 11am-1pm
- soundRUNNER Old Saybrook, 238 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
- Friday, March 24, 2-5pm
- Deep River Roasters, 6 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409
Contact Race Director Richard Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com for questions.
History of the Steam Train Half Marathon
The Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is the only road race in the country where runners try to outrun a century-old Steam Train. Originally founded by Team Making a Difference (MAD), the Steam Train Half Marathon brings friends and family members from across the country together each year to support CHR. Learn more about the history of the event here.
Sponsorships
To learn more, contact Eliza Patterson, CHR’s Development and Communications Associate, at epatterson@chrhealth.org or view this year’s sponsorship levels by following this link. Donations can be made online here (select “Special Events” as the category) or via check and mailed to: Community Health Resources, 2 Waterside Crossing, Suite 401, Windsor, CT 06095.
A special thanks to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat for their continued support of our event!
CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay
and the Virtual Half Marathon!
Can you beat the train? Find out during CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay! Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.
Not a runner or prefer a virtual event? Join the popular virtual half marathon at your own speed!
Saturday, March 25
Steam Train Half Marathon ($75 before March 13; $85 after March 14)
8 a.m., starting from the Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT
· Pre-event registration is required through www.chrhealth.org
· Your bib and race swag will be available for pick-up at one of our three packet pick-up events the week of the race (Dates/Locations TBA)
· Race starts at 8 a.m. from the Essex Steam Train Station, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT
· Spectators can ride along on the steam train for $25; tickets may be purchased through the Essex Train & Riverboat
March 11-25
Virtual Half Marathon ($40)
· Open to people of all ages and fitness levels
· Complete 13.1 miles over two weeks
· To register, visit our RunSignup page
All Participants:
· Receive a package of great swag, including an event tee shirt and finishers medal
· Support a great cause: CHR is meeting the behavioral healthcare needs of our state!
· Runners who complete the half marathon or relay in less than 2 hours and 20 minutes will receive a commemorative train whistle
· Follow us on Facebook! Stay up to date on event information by visiting our Facebook page
· Contact Race Director Richard Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com for questions.
Sponsorships are still available!
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Eliza Patterson, CHR’s Development and Communications Associate, at epatterson@chrhealth.org
THANK YOU!
Check out photos from our 2022 Steam Train Half Marathon!
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Featuring photos from Jaded Image and Scott Kruitbosch and Noella Barone
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Featuring photos from Sara McIngvale
