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Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay

Saturday, April 13

Can you beat the train?

CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay

The 2024 Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 10am! Registration is open onĀ RunSignup. Spectator tickets are available for purchase on Essex Steam Train & Riverboat.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.Ā 

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.Ā 

Event Information

Race Information

Race Day Schedule

  • 8:30am: Day-of check-in begins
  • 10am: Race kicks off and train leaves Essex Steam Train
  • 11:15am: Relay exchange at Deep River Landing
  • 11:30am: Doors open for the after-party at Surfridge Brewing Company (6 Main Street, Building 3, Essex)
  • 12:20pm: Train arrives at Essex Steam Train
  • 12:30pm: Awards Ceremony

Early Packet Pickup

Friday, April 12, 11am-1pm at Marathon Sports, 238 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

CHR Employees

To sign up for the Steam Train Staff Challenge, please email Eliza Patterson at epatterson@chrhealth.org.

Sponsorships

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, review our sponsorship flyer and contact Eliza Patterson, CHRā€™s Development and Communications Manager, at epatterson@chrhealth.org.

Volunteers

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, view our listing on VolunteerMatchĀ or contact Eliza Patterson, CHRā€™s Development and Communications Manager, atĀ epatterson@chrhealth.org.

A special thanks to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat for their continued support of our event!

Check Out Photos from the 2023 Steam Train Half Marathon

CHR Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay 2023

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Featuring photos from Scott Kruitbosch and Noella Barone

Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay

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Featuring photos from Sara McIngvale

Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors!

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Do you have additional questions? Please contact us at MHFA@chrhealth.org