Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country Challenge

West Hartford, United States • 23 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Hartford Track Club 8K Cross-Country Challenge is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the West Hartford Reservoir Complex in West Hartford, Connecticut. The course is accurately measured to 8 kilometers and uses a mix of gravel, trails, fields, and minor asphalt. The listed venue address is 1420 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107. The event is organized by the Hartford Track Club and is noted as a USATF-sanctioned event (pending). It is also listed as part of the 2024 USATF CT Association Open and Masters 8K Championship.

Entry, fees and awards

The published entry fee is $27.50, which includes a $2.50 processing fee. Race day registration is offered at a higher fee of $30. Individual awards are given to the top three male and female finishers within the following age groups; USATF membership is not required to be eligible for these awards:

  • Youth (19 and under)
  • Open (20-29)
  • Sub-Master (30-39)
  • Master (40-49)
  • Grandmaster (50-59)
  • Senior (60+)

A downloadable course map is available from the event materials. Contact options are provided by the organizer for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
8k Cross Country Race
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