Riverside Park
1 East Service Rd. Hartford, CT 06120
The Merrell Down & Dirty presented by Subaru visits Hartford at Riverside Park on June 23rd, 2013! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more!
Adult Racer ConfirmationMile ConfirmationDash ConfirmationRegistration Information
: : : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW : : :Pricing Information
Online Registration will close on June 20th at 6PM EST
| 5K | 10K | |
| $ |
$ |
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| June 17th -June 20th | $65 | $75 |
| Race Day* | $70 | $80 |
Day of Race Details
Packet Pick-up Opens |
7:00 AM |
10K Start #1 |
8:00 AM |
Expo Open |
9:00 AM |
5K Start #1 |
9:00 AM |
5K Start #2 |
9:30 AM |
Pull-up contest |
9:40 AM |
10K Awards Ceremony |
10:00 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
10:15 AM |
Matchbox Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
10:45 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
11:00 AM |
Matchbox Heroes Parade (Dash Race Only) |
11:15 AM |
5K Award Ceremony |
11:20 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
11:45 AM |
Expo Close |
12:30 PM |
Saturday Packet Pickup
Date: June 22nd, 2013
Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00PM
Eastern Mountain Sports
1510 Pleasant Valley Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
Parking Info
Parking will be $5 per car. Please have cash ready upon arrival.
Directions to Riverside Park from Downtown Hartford
Take Capitol Ave East towards Main St.
Turn left onto Main St.
Turn right onto Central Row
Take the next left onto Market St.
Turn right onto Pleasant St.
Entrances to parking will be on Pleasant St. and Pequot St
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with a run through the picnic areas of the lower lagoon. Runners will climb down into a river bed, through a tunnel and up the other side on their way to the first obstacles. Just before mile one the trail begins a steady incline.
Mile 2
Not too long after the mile one marker the course flattens out as runners make their way through a valley before coming to the base of “Heartbreak Hill”! This 50 yard incline will be sure to test your will power. Once at the top take a second to celebrate, it is all downhill for the remainder of the race!
Mile 3
Runners make their way through camping fields with amazing views of the lake and then work their way down the switchbacks to bring themselves to the base of the mountain. A last push back through the picnic area and then it is time to get muddy!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with a run through the picnic areas of the lower lagoon. Runners will climb down into a river bed, through a tunnel and up the other side on their way to the first obstacles. Just before mile one the trail begins a steady incline.
Mile 2
Not too long after the mile one marker the course flattens out as runners make their way through a valley. The 10K course splits off from the 5K course at the base of “Heartbreak Hill” and continues through the valley.
Mile 3
Runners begin a steady incline making their way towards the back of the valley.
Mile 4
The trail continues along the ridgeline with the lake on the left and the valley on the right.
Mile 5
Runners will follow the trail as it bends away from the lake and descends through the valley. 10K’ers will join the 5K course at the top of “Heartbreak Hill” and continue down the trail.
Mile 6
Runners make their way through camping fields with amazing views of the lake and then work their way down the switchbacks to bring themselves to the base of the mountain. A last push back through the picnic area and then it is time to get muddy!
From Downtown Hartford
Take Capitol Ave East towards Main St.
Turn left onto Main St.
Turn right onto Central Row
Take the next left onto Market St.
Turn right onto Pleasant St.
Entrances to parking will be on Pleasant St. and Pequot St.
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Lodging Information
Ramada Plaza Hartford Downtown
50 Morgan Street
Hartford, CT 06120
To make a reservation, call (860) 549-2400 and mention “Merrell Down & Dirty” to receive special rates! You must register before 5/31/2013 to receive these special rates!