Tarrywile Half Marathon
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Tarrywile Half Marathon
The event is a trail race held at Tarrywile Park in Danbury, Connecticut. The main loop used for the event contains close to 3K of elevation and features technical Northeast single-track terrain. The course provides viewpoints over Danbury and runs by the park lakes. All race distances use this same loop.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Aid stations will offer water and electrolyte drink plus typical food items such as potato chips, pretzels, and candy. There will be at least one aid station on course in addition to the start and finish. The race is cupless; participants must carry their own hydration bottle, pack, or cup. A GPX file for the half marathon loop is available for download.
Entry fees vary by distance and registration date: Marathon $75 - $95, Half Marathon $60 - $80, 10K $40 - $50. The event has a no-refund, no-transfer policy for entries. A $1000 cash bonus is offered to the first male finishing the Half Marathon under 1:45 and the first female under 2:00; $100 is added yearly to this prize pool until someone claims it.
Race rules include no littering, nontransferable bibs, mandatory course following, respecting other trail users, and notifying an aid station when withdrawing. Finisher items include a specially designed medal from Ragged Cuts, additional finisher awards, sponsor swag, and podium awards for the top three overall male and female finishers in each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
