Roxbury Marathon / Half Marathon / 50K - Date: November 9, 2024

What is it? A scenic, hilly, 26.2 / 13.1 / 31.1 mile foot race

Where is it? Hurlburt Recreation Area - 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury CT

When is it? November 9, 2024 7:30 AM (50K) - 8:30 AM (Marathon and Half-Marathon)

cost? Half Marathon: $35 / Marathon: $40 / 50K: $50

In case of dangerous weather conditions on race day, the race may be postponed until the following Saturday

Registration

On-Line Registration opens Sunday, August 18, 2024

Marathon / Half Marathon / 50K Registration at Ultrasignup.com: (open on August 18)

Overview

The Roxbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 50K are hilly, no-frills foot-races that are run over some of the roads used by the Roxbury Races annual series (about 40 races from February into early December each year).
The entry fee is $35 for the half marathon, $40 for the marathon, and $50 for the 50K to cover costs.
There are no refunds for cancellations.

Course - Marathon

A hilly mix of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut.

Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (8.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn around at the cones, and retrace your steps back to the start line.

Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles)
For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.

2015 Marathon Map

2015 Elevation Chart

Course - Half Marathon

The Roxbury Half-Marathon course is a hilly mixture of paved and dirt roads in rural Roxbury, Connecticut. The half marathon course has been carefully measured, but it is not USATF certified.
Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (~9.6 miles)
From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Hemlock Loop (~3.5 miles)
Continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.

Course - 50K

Part One - Judds Bridge out & back (13.5 miles) From Hurlburt Park, head East on Apple Lane. Turn left on South Street. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road and immediately turn left on Route 67. Turn right on Route 199. Turn left on Judds Bridge Road. After crossing over the actual "Judds Bridge", turn right on Walker Bridge Road. Turn around at the cones marking the 50K turn-around point, and retrace your steps back to the start line.
Part Two - Five Times around the Hemlock Loop (3.52 miles x 5 = 17.6 miles) For each loop, continue past the start line on Apple Lane, going West. Turn right on Rocky Mountain Road. Cross over Wellers Bridge Road straight to Hemlock Road. Turn right on Route 67. Turn right on Wellers Bridge Road, and immediately turn left on South Street. Turn right on Apple Lane, and proceed to the Finish Line, which is the same as the Start Line.

Weather

The race is scheduled for mid-autumn in southern New England. The weather is unpredictable, and there is a chance that dangerous weather conditions may cause the race to be postponed or cancelled. In the event of postponement or cancellation, there will be no refunds.

Time Limits / Early Starts

The time limit for both the marathon and half marathon is six (6) hours. The time limit for the 50K is seven (7) hours. After 2:30 PM, course support will be removed, and the official clock will be stopped.
If you expect to take more than six hours to complete the marathon course, you may start an hour early at 7:30 AM. Keep in mind that early starters should be only for 5.5 hour or longer marathoners

Aid Stations

Because of the out and back / looped nature of the marathon and half marathon courses, you will encounter aid stations multiple times. The distance between aid stations will be 2 to 3 miles. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade... and possibly other treats... You will also pass by the parking lot near the start / finish line, so you may get your own food and drink from your car.