ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA

HMF Events creates individual and family fitness events throughout the year in CT, RI and Western MA. One of HMF Event's primary goals is to address childhood obesity and provide programs that introduce children to the benefits of running, a habit of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. HMF Events is also dedicated to giving back to the communities where our events are held. The “HMF Can" initiative encourages runners to "Outrun Hunger" by bringing donations on race day to be provided to local food banks. HMF Events also encourages participants to "run for good," raising funds for worthwhile causes.

HMF Events produces over 30 health and fitness event each year. Runs and multi-sport events include over 17 5Ks, 5 10Ks, 6 Half-Marathons, 2 Triathlons, and the annual Eversource Hartford Marathon the second Saturday of each October. HMF Events is fully committed to helping school children develop a healthy, active lifestyle. Through HMF FitKids in School we support elementary and middle school students with a 6 week, goal oriented running program at NO cost to the student or their participating school. The culmination is a grand “Final Mile" event complete with music, cheering spectators, commemorative finisher medals, t-shirts, healthy snacks and fitness activities. HMF FitKids in School also offers its HMF FitKids Relay Racers program for those schools and students who prefer to complete their 6 week running program at the Eversource Hartford Marathon.

The Hartford Marathon Foundation was founded in 1994 and has grown into a foundation that is currently planning for the 28th running of the Eversource Hartford Marathon in October 2021. With a small, hard working staff plus thousands of dedicated volunteers, HMF Events is able to produce over 30 health and fitness events each year. HMF Events is well respected in the running community and prides itself on producing well organized events that encourage individuals, families and friends to come together for healthy activities while at the same time, supporting local charities and communities.

Since 1994 HMF Events has grown from producing one race - the Hartford Marathon - into an foundation that produces and directs over 30 annual runs and multi-sport events. In 2016, the Eversource Hartford Marathon brought at least $14.2 million of economic value to Hartford and the surrounding communities. Since 1994, the HMF Official Charity Program has raised over $7.8 million. Over 1,600 students participated in the 2019 HMF FitKids in School Program. Over 20,000 lbs. of non-perishable food has been donated to local food banks through the HMF CAN initiative since it's inception. 2021 will bring new races in new places, aggressive goals for increased charity donations and creative ideas for keeping our runners challenged and excited about participating in Hartford Marathon Foundation events.