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Storybook Half Marathon

Name: Storybook Half Marathon
Start: 2025-09-13
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Stratford

Stratford, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Storybook Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, Connecticut. The course consists of eight loops on a 1.64-mile wooded trail featuring singletrack and doubletrack paths with roots, rocks, and gentle hills, offering a charming yet moderately challenging experience suitable for runners, joggers, hikers, and walkers. Participants are encouraged to dress as storybook characters, with prizes for the best costumes.

The event supports a book drive benefiting local communities. Amenities include hydration stations, snacks, race medallions, and post-race celebrations with non-alcoholic beer. The race fosters a friendly, magical atmosphere in a beautiful forest setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Stratford

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13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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