Summer Solstice Trail Run

Hebron, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Summer Solstice Trail Run is an exciting early morning event held in Gay City State Park, featuring three race distances: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 8 miles. The 8-mile race is part of the 2025 Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series and the USATF-CT Mountain, Ultra and Trail series, offering teams a chance to compete for prize money. Participants receive custom-designed technical socks, with an option to purchase a short-sleeve tee. The event also supports the HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program, encouraging donations during registration. This event is organized by the Hartford Marathon Foundation, which hosts various races throughout the year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile
3 mi
3 Mile
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