Team Mossman Events

05/27/2026

🔥 10 DAYS UNTIL THE HAMDEN FEST HALF MARATHON & 5K — Are You Ready?! 🏃‍♂️🏁🎉

We are officially 10 DAYS AWAY from one of the most exciting mornings in Hamden and we could not be more PUMPED! 💪

June 6th is almost here — and whether you are running the Half Marathon, Relay or crushing the 5K — we have built something truly INCREDIBLE for you on race day! 🌟

If you haven't registered yet, do it today!

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/21/2026

Last call to guarantee your T shirt and size preference - deadline if Friday

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/19/2026

🙋‍♂️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K | June 6th! 🙋‍♀️🎉

Do you love the energy of race day but aren't running this year? Do you want to be part of one of Hamden's most exciting community events? Do you want to give back to YOUR community while having an absolute BLAST doing it? 🏁❤️

WE NEED YOU — and we have an amazing THANK YOU waiting for all of our volunteers! 🌟

As our way of saying THANK YOU for giving your time and energy to make Hamden Fest incredible, every volunteer will receive 50% off any race in our 2026 season! 🏅

✅ Volunteer on June 6th ✅ Get 50% off ANY race in the 2026 season ✅ That's a thank you worth showing up for! 😄🎉

Message us if you are interested in volunteering for the Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K

05/18/2026

👕 URGENT — Shirt Order Deadline is May 22nd! ⏰🚨

We need to place our Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K shirt order by MAY 22ND — and that means you need to be registered BEFORE that date to guarantee your shirt and size preference! 👕

⚠️ Registrations received after May 22nd cannot be guaranteed a shirt or their preferred size!

⏰ The deadline is just days away — don't wait!

Don't miss the shirt deadline — register RIGHT NOW! 👇

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/14/2026

❤️ Meet the Heart Behind Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K — Hamden Community Services 🌟

At Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K, every mile we run on June 6th means something far greater than a finish time. 🏁

Proceeds from Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K directly benefit Hamden Community Services — a vital organization that shows up every single day for the people of Hamden who need them most. 🙏

Hamden Community Services supports our community through three incredible programs:

🥫 Community Food & Resource Distribution Programs Ensuring that no Hamden resident goes without access to food and essential resources.

👦 Youth & Community Programs Investing in the next generation of Hamden residents. Building stronger, more connected communities through youth engagement, development, and opportunity. 🌟

🆘 Essential Emergency & Financial Assistance Programs A critical safety net for Hamden residents facing unexpected hardship. Compassionate, dignified support for our neighbors when they need it most. 🙏

THIS is why we run. 🏃‍♂️❤️

THIS is why Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K is more than a race.

Every registration. Every mile. Every step across that finish line on June 6th is a direct investment in the well being of the local community. 🌟

🔗 Register today and run for something bigger:

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/11/2026

🍺 Exciting Announcement — Barclay Brewing Co. is Coming to Hamden Fest! 🍺

You've trained hard, you've put in the miles, and on June 6th you are going to crush it at the Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K — and when you cross that finish line, we have something VERY special waiting for you! 🎉🏁

We are THRILLED to announce that Barclay Brewing will be serving up cold, refreshing beer at the Hamden Fest finish line! 🍺🙌

Because let's be honest — nothing tastes better than a cold beer after a hard earned finish! 😄🏅

Whether you've just conquered 13.1 miles or powered through the 5K, you deserve to celebrate — and Barclay Brewing Company is going to help you do exactly that! 🎉

🔗 Learn more about Barclay Brewing: https://www.barclaybrewingco.com/

🔗 Haven't registered yet? Don't miss out — spots are filling up FAST!
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Hamden/HamdenFestHalfMarathon5k

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/07/2026

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5K is officially ONE MONTH AWAY and we couldn't be more excited — we just hope YOU are on the start list! 🎉

🚨 Have You Registered Yet?

If you've been thinking about it, putting it off, or waiting for the "right time" — THIS IS YOUR SIGN. ⚠️

Spots are filling up fast and we would hate for you to miss out!

🔗 REGISTER NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5k is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Hamden Fest Half Marathon, Hamden Fest 5K, and Half Marathon Relay.

05/07/2026

🎉 Exciting Announcement — Spark Healthy Runner is Coming back to Hamden Fest again this year! 🎉

We are absolutely THRILLED to welcome Spark Healthy Runner back to the Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K on June 6th! 💪🏃‍♀️

Spark Healthy Runner helps dedicated runners get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running with the perfect online running coach — and they are bringing their expertise right to our start line! 🙌

On race morning, Spark Healthy Runner will be leading an official pre-race warm up before your race begins! 🔥

🏃 Why does a proper warm up matter? ✅ Reduces your risk of injury on race day ✅ Gets your muscles fired up and ready to perform ✅ Helps you settle race day nerves ✅ Sets you up to run your BEST race! 🏅

📍 Join the warm up on race morning before the start — your body will thank you!

🎥 Want a head start? Spark Healthy Runner has an amazing YouTube video showing runners exactly how to warm up before their training runs — check it out here: https://youtu.be/bqItShf6pec&list=PL4Q2pKEqAwertfpUGik6aLwVZk9KzHAyL

🔗 Learn more about Spark Healthy Runner and their online coaching programs: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/

We help dedicated runners get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running with the perfect online running coach…Even if you have been told to stop running with an injury

05/04/2026

🎉 Exciting Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K Vendor Announcement 🎉

We are THRILLED to welcome Mount Carmel Fitness back to the Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K on June 6th! 💪

Mount Carmel Fitness is a Hamden based performance and wellness studio focused on helping people move better, reduce injury risk, and improve performance through strength and mobility training — and they are bringing their expertise right to the start line for YOU! 🙌

On race morning, David will be on-site offering:

🔍 FREE Posture & Movement Assessments — Get a brief observation of your movement mechanics and learn how they can impact your efficiency, performance, and injury risk!

🧘 Pre-Race Stretching & Mobility Work — Loosen up and prepare your body for the demands of race day with guided mobility work designed specifically for runners!

Whether you're running the Half Marathon or the 5K, stopping by the Mount Carmel Fitness tent before the race could be the difference between a good race and a GREAT one! 🏅

📍 Look for them on race morning — stop by, get assessed, loosen up, and feel MORE prepared heading into your run!

If you haven't signed up for Hamden Fest Half Marathon, 5k or Half Marathon Relay, do it today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Hamden/HamdenFestHalfMarathon5k

12/01/2025

We truly appreciate everyone that came out and supported the Abner Oakes III Veterans run benefiting the House of Heroes. Thanks to all of you and our amazing sponsors, we are able to raise $4,652.30 for the House of Heroes Connecticut!

The 2026 Abner Oakes III Veterans Run will be held on October 31st, 2026 - we hope to see you there! registration will open for this event in January.