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Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country Challenge

West Hartford, United States • 23 Nov 2025

Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country Challenge

The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025, in West Hartford, CT at the MDC Reservoir Complex. The course is accurately measured to 8 kilometers and is described as rolling, with gravel, trails, fields, and minor asphalt. The race location is listed as 1420 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107.

Registration for the listed event is $27.50, which includes a $2.50 fee. Regular online registration closes November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Race day registration is available for $30 from 8:30 to 9:45 AM. A downloadable course map and directions are provided.

Competition and awards

The event is a USATF sanctioned event (pending) and is noted as part of the 2024 USATF CT Association Open and Masters 8K Championship. Individual awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in these age categories: Youth (19 and under), Open (20-29), Sub-Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Grandmaster (50-59), and Senior (60+). USATF membership is not required for awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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8k Cross Country Race
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