YOU ARE INVITED TO
RACE AND RAISE FUNDS
2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half-Marathon
Saturday, October 14, 2023: In-Person or Virtual
Team Connecticut Children's is proud to be an official
charity team participating and this year we have a goal of 100 runners! Over
the past 19 years, team members have raised over $865,000. With your help we'll
keep growing, running and supporting Connecticut Children's -- Connecticut's
only health system dedicated exclusively to children. Your gift allows
Connecticut Children’s to always meet the needs of patients and families,
whether we treat the routine illnesses and injuries of childhood or respond to
the extraordinary care needs that arise during an unprecedented event.
This year, we are proud to be partnering with the Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation. Through
financial gifts, the Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation fulfills the
philanthropic spirit of Megan through empowering organizations, students, and
educators who carry out unwavering compassion for others, commitment to
community involvement, and dedication to academic excellence. Commitment to
supporting those afflicted with Vascular Anomalies, such as those which afflicted
Megan, is an important focus of our Foundation. Our ability to support the
Vascular Anomalies Department at Connecticut Children’s is something we are
truly proud of.
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Volunteer, cheer, spectate, sponsor or fundraise for the event without running!
Four Ways to Participate!
1. Fundraise for Race Registration*: Team
Connecticut Children’s welcomes runners and walkers at any level, from the
recreational jogger to the experienced marathoner (youth and virtual runner
options are available for select distances). Take your fundraising to the next
level by creating a team and inviting fellow runners to join you!
2. Just Fundraise: Be part of our team without
breaking a sweat. You don't have to run; just solicit donations to support
Connecticut Children's.
3. Volunteer with Us!: Cheer on your friends, family and
colleagues who are running with Team Connecticut Children’s! Volunteer opportunities
include roles such as attendants for Course Monitors and Baggage
Help. We invite individuals and groups to join us through volunteering.
4. Sponsor Our Team: Show your local community
that your company stands behind our kids!
Race registration is free. Each athlete who
participates in the Eversource Hartford Marathon on behalf of Team Connecticut
Children’s is required to fundraise a minimum of $100; if you are unable to
raise $100 by October 31st, your credit card will be charged. Charity
team registrants are provided a personal fundraising website and are committing
to fundraise a minimum amount in support of Connecticut Children’s. Although,
our hope is that you will pledge to raise even more funds for
Connecticut Children's!
Suggested Fundraising Minimums:
$500 - Marathon
$250 - Half Marathon / Relay
$150 - 5K or Virtual Races
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All Team Connecticut Children’s participants will receive through
the Hartford Marathon Foundation:
* A long sleeve technical shirt for marathon, half marathon
and relay participants; short sleeve tech for 5K
* Commemorative finisher medal
* Reusable water bottle
* Heat wrap to all Marathon and Half Marathon participants
* Reusable picnic bag with packaged food for participants
* Abundant fresh and prepared food option
* A free professional photo download as a keepsake from the
race for all Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 13.1 Relay and Charity 5K
participants
PACKET PICK UP: Runners can go to the Expo at the XL Center in Hartford (October 12 or
October 13) to receive your bib and swag. If you would like, you can
assign a friend to pick up your packet at the XL Center, as long as you send
along a signed waiver to Designate Someone to Pick up Your Race Packet.
There is no race day pickup. Participants must get packet
before race day!
ABOUT CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S: Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to children, providing more than 30 pediatric specialties. Kids and parents love our exceptional care offered at 40+ locations in three states, and through Video Visit. Our experts and community leaders are committed to breakthrough research and innovative partnerships which have won us multiple awards. We are Magnet recognized, a designation only 7% of hospitals achieve, and Women’s Choice Award has recognized us as Best Children’s Hospital and for best pediatric emergency care.
Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with
a mission to improve access to health care for all children.
www.connecticutchildrens.org
