Tarrywile Half Marathon

Danbury, United States • 15 Nov 2026

Tarrywile Half Marathon - Tarrywile Park, Danbury CT

The Tarrywile Half Marathon is a trail running event at Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, Connecticut 06810. The event offers multiple distances on natural trails and single-track terrain.

The course uses a mix of trails that include technical Northeast single track, rocky and rooty sections, and sustained climbs. The race is run as loops: the 10K is one loop, the half marathon is two loops, and the marathon is four loops. Total elevation gain is approximately 1500+ ft for the 10K, 3K+ (about 3000 ft) for the half marathon, and 6K+ for the marathon. The route includes viewpoints over Danbury and the park’s lakes.

Participation details include hikers and walkers being permitted in the 10K and half marathon, provided they can finish within the stated 7 hour time limit. Entry fees are listed in a range of USD 35 to 90. The organizer's refund policy states there are no refunds and no transfers of registration or bibs.

Awards and post-race offerings include finisher medals from Ragged Cuts, sponsor-provided goodies, podium awards for the top three overall male and female in each distance, and a $600 cash bonus to the first male under 1:45 and first female under 2:00 in the half marathon. Post-race refreshments include bagels, bananas, pizza, and non-alcoholic hydration, with possible live music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
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