About the Charity Cooperative Hartford 5k
The course runs on the paved path through Bushnell Park, looping around the park several times before finishing near where it started. It is an urban park setting, shaded and open at once, with the performance pavilion as the anchor for the whole morning. The race draws charity teams alongside solo runners, so the energy on course is a mix of people running for specific organizations.
Packet pickup and race-day registration happen on the open grass near the pavilion before the start. After finishing, that same area turns into a post-race spread with bagels, danish, fruit, yogurt, and beverages, with picnic blankets laid out for teams to gather on. Street parking is available around the perimeter of the park.
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