{
  "id": 12193583,
  "title": "From race times to road closures, here's what to know about the 2026 Hartford Marathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/from-race-times-to-road-closures-heres-what-to-know-about-the-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:05:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/race-times-road-closures-heres-170556227.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 33rd annual Eversource Hartford Marathon will take place on Saturday in the heart of Hartford, with a redesigned route starting in front of the Capitol building. Approximately 11,000 runners, a 10% increase from last year, are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile marathon and half-marathon course. Half-marathoners will enjoy a river run after splitting from the marathon around the 8-mile mark. The event also features a Charity 5K and a Team 26.2 Relay. Registration is nearing capacity for the half-marathon and Team 26.2 Relay, while the Charity 5K registration is still open. Runners must be at least 16 years old to participate. The post-race festivities, including the Finish Line Expo and Festivities, will take place in Bushnell Park from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering various food, beverage, and music options.",
  "summary": "Around 11,000 runners are ready to compete in the 2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon this Saturday. Here's what to know.",
  "key_points": [
    "33rd annual Eversource Hartford Marathon takes place on Saturday",
    "Approximately 11,000 runners expected, 10% increase from last year",
    "Post-race festivities held in Bushnell Park from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}