Colchester Half Marathon
Race Date
Feb 28, 2026
Location
Colchester, CT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Location
- Colchester, Connecticut
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 9,272
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.2%
USATF Certified Course
CT23003JHP · Colchester Half Marathon - 2023
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7427 years running
~305 finishers a year
shrinking
43% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:13:15
typical high 42°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
25°
Afternoon (High)
42°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,272 finishers actually crossed the line across 27 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
9,272
Median time
2:01:14
Latest turnout
295
States
37
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Colchester Half Marathon?
The Colchester Half Marathon is held on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Where does the Colchester Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Colchester, Connecticut.
What distances does the Colchester Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Colchester Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Colchester Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Colchester Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,272 runners who have completed the Colchester Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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