Relay Races in Connecticut
Connecticut has 7 upcoming relay races scheduled for 2026. 5 of those 7 relays (71%) take place in Cornwall. Excluding Cornwall, the calendar is 2 relays across 2 other cities.
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Trail Running
Iron Hike - Fall Everest / 29029 Everesting Ultra Trail Marathon Relay - 61+ Miles | 29,029'+ Elevation | 72-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk
October 1, 2026
Cornwall, CT
Trail Running
Iron Hike - Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay - powered by Skratch Labs ® - 152+ Miles | 72,590' Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk
October 1, 2026
Cornwall, CT
Trail Running
Iron Hike - Fall Denali Ultra Trail Marathon Relay - 43+ Miles | 20,825' Elevation | 48-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk
October 2, 2026
Cornwall, CT
Trail Running
Iron Hike - Fall Double Kuwohi Trail Marathon Plus Relay - 28+ Miles | 13,685' Elevation | 24-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk
October 3, 2026
Cornwall, CT
Trail Running
Iron Hike - Fall Kuwohi Trail Half Marathon Plus Relay - 15 Miles | 7,140' Elevation | 12-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk
October 3, 2026
Cornwall, CT
Running
Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Charity 5K
October 10, 2026
Hartford, CT
Trail Running
Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay
October 24, 2026
Cheshire, CT
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Frequently asked questions
What is a relay race?▾
A relay race divides a long course among a team of runners who take turns running legs. Teams are typically 4-12 people. Relays range from short marathons split among 4 runners to 200-mile overnight adventures.
What is a Ragnar relay?▾
Ragnar is the largest relay series in the US with ~20 events. Teams of 6-12 runners cover approximately 200 miles in 24-36 hours, taking turns running legs of 3-8 miles. Road and trail formats are available.
What is Hood to Coast?▾
Hood to Coast is the original long-distance relay, running 199 miles from Mt. Hood to Seaside, Oregon. Called "The Mother of All Relays," it has sold out 26 years straight and accommodates about 1,050 teams.
How do I form a relay team?▾
Most relay events allow teams of 6-12 runners. You can recruit friends, coworkers, or running club members. Many events also have an "ultra" team option for smaller groups of 3-6 who each run more legs.