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
Pre-event registration is required through RunSignup.
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, CHRās Development and Communications Manager, at epatterson@chrhealth.org.
Volunteers
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, view our listing on VolunteerMatchĀ or contact Eliza Patterson, CHRās Development and Communications Manager, atĀ epatterson@chrhealth.org.