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Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay

The Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is the only road race against a steam train in the country

12/19/2025

Thank you so much to our runners, sponsors, and volunteers for your past support of Community Health Resources' Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay. By participating in this memorable event, you helped thousands of people in our community connect with vital mental health and substance use services.

This year, CHR is taking a different direction and is proudly sponsoring the Mystic Half Marathon & 10K taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026! We are thrilled to support the HMF Events (Hartford Marathon Foundation) at this exciting, annual event in the beautiful town of Mystic. Registration opens on January 1! To learn more, visit www.hartfordmarathon.com/mystic-half-marathon-10k/.

We hope you will consider running on CHR’s team this year for the Mystic Half Marathon & 10K. Additionally, if you choose to match your registration with a donation to CHR, we will offer a gift as a special thanks for your continued support of CHR in our new venture: www.chrhealth.org/donate.

04/03/2025

The photo gallery from CHR's 2025 Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay is live! View the entire gallery here: https://ibb.co/album/fdTnd5. A special thanks to our photographer Sara McIngvale Photography!

Keep an eye out for updates on our website: www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon/.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2026!

03/31/2025

Thank you to our runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors for supporting CHR’s 2025 Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay! A special thanks to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat and the Towns of Essex and Deep River for their support of our event and CHR’s mission. View coverage from this year's event: www.chrhealth.org/chrs-2025-steam-train-half-marathon-was-a-success. To learn more about CHR, visit www.chrhealth.org.

Runners: Your results from Sunday’s race can be found on RunSignup here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/61083/. Congratulations to the Top Male & Female runners for your record-breaking finishing times!

Keep an eye out for photos from the event, which will be posted by next week! 😊

We hope you can join us again in 2026!

03/25/2025

It’s officially the week of the race! We can’t wait to see everyone there! Please find a few updates below ahead of the race, also available on our website: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain.

• Spectator Train: The spectator train is SOLD OUT! Friends and family are encouraged to cheer runners on from the finish line.
• 2-Person Relay: Our 2-person relay tickets are SOLD OUT! However, there are still slots left for the half marathon: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain.
• Day of Race Packet Pick-Up ONLY: Sunday, March 30 at Essex Steam Train starting at 8:00 AM.
• Parking: The primary lot is located at the Essex Steam Train (1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426). Once the lot reaches capacity, we will have an overflow lot available, located at 36 Plains Rd. Essex, CT 06426. There will be signage and volunteers to direct you. We will have a shuttle bus to take runners to and from the Essex Steam Train. The shuttle bus will be available until 2pm.

• Volunteers: If you know someone interested in volunteering, please reach out via this link: www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon/.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Library, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.! We hope you can join us.

03/17/2025

Attention Runners! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we are offering a $10 off registration code valid through 11:59pm TODAY. Use code: StPattys10 at checkout! Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain

Ride the train as a spectator on Sunday, March 30 during the Steam Train Half Marathon for just $25! Cheer on your friends and family running the race, while supporting a great cause! Purchase your tickets today on the Essex Steam Train website: https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/products/half-marathon-and-relay-steam-train-excursion-sunday-march-30-2025-10-00-am

To learn more about the race, register to run, volunteer, or sponsor, visit our website at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Library, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.! We hope you can join us.

03/14/2025

Everyone is invited to the Steam Train Half Marathon After Party at Surfridge Brewing Company on Sunday, March 30, following the race! Join us for food, drinks, and some great company! Doors will open at 12 p.m.

Spectator tickets are still available on the Essex Steam Train website for just $25: https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/products/half-marathon-and-relay-steam-train-excursion-sunday-march-30-2025-10-00-am

To learn more about the race, register to run, volunteer, or sponsor, visit our website at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.

02/14/2025

Attention Runners! In honor of Valentine's Day, we are offering a $10 off registration code valid through 11:59pm TODAY. Use code: Valentines10 at checkout! Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain

Ride the train as a spectator on Sunday, March 30 during the Steam Train Half Marathon for just $25! Cheer on your friends and family running the race, while supporting a great cause! Purchase your tickets today on the Essex Steam Train website: https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/products/half-marathon-and-relay-steam-train-excursion-sunday-march-30-2025-10-00-am

To learn more about the race, register to run, volunteer, or sponsor, visit our website at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Library, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.! We hope you can join us.

01/30/2025

Ride the train as a spectator on Sunday, March 30 during the Steam Train Half Marathon for just $25! Cheer on your friends and family running the race, while supporting a great cause! Purchase your tickets today on the Essex Steam Train website: https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/products/half-marathon-and-relay-steam-train-excursion-sunday-march-30-2025-10-00-am
Check-in for the train starts at 9:30 am and will depart at 10:00 am, stopping briefly at the Deep River Station to cheer on the runners, and returning at the finish line by 12:20 am. For more information, please visit the special link provided above.

To learn more about the race, register to run, volunteer, or sponsor, visit our website at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Library, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.! We hope you can join us.

01/23/2025

Join us for CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay on Sunday, March 30!

Spectator tickets are now available for purchase on the Essex Steam Train website: https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/products/half-marathon-and-relay-steam-train-excursion-sunday-march-30-2025-10-00-am

To learn more about the race, register to run, volunteer, or sponsor, visit our website at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds from the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Library, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great event for a good cause!

01/06/2025

Interested in sponsoring the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay this year? We offer sponsorships at multiple levels of giving! Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities by visiting our website: www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon/.

Hosted by Community Health Resources (CHR), proceeds from the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay will benefit CHR, an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great event for a good cause!

01/02/2025

**CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay**

Join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. for the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay! Find race details on RunSignup- https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain, and spectator tickets will be available on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat website in 2025. Additional information can be found at www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon.

Proceeds will support Community Health Resources (CHR) and local nonprofits: the Essex Library, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays fellow runners! We hope to see you all on Sunday, March 30, 2025! Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/BeatTheTrain.

Learn more about other ways to get involved, including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, by visiting our website: www.chrhealth.org/steam-train-half-marathon/.

Proceeds from the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great event for a good cause!

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