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Connecticut Challenge
Connecticut Challenge is a half marathon event held in Southport, Connecticut. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Southport, CT
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Southport, Connecticut
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Moderate
- Registration
- yourmission.org
- Official website
- connecticutchallenge.com
About the Connecticut Challenge
A grassroots charity ride-and-run weekend headquartered in Southport, drawing 1,000+ participants who choose routes from 10 to 100 miles to fund post-cancer fitness and wellness programs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Major Connecticut charity endurance event benefiting cancer survivorship programs
- Notes
- Scenic fall race
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Connecticut Challenge: common questions
- When is the Connecticut Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Connecticut Challenge held?
- In Southport, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Connecticut Challenge offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Connecticut Challenge?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Connecticut Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at yourmission.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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