Support United Way at the Mystic Half Marathon

Run for Good

Participate on behalf of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut by running in the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! We are grateful to have been chosen by the Hartford Marathon Foundation as one of its charity partners for this year’s race. You can register as a charity runner and help raise funds to support United Way and our community at the same time.

There are also opportunities to make a donation and volunteer on race day. Support our mission to inspire and coordinate the generosity and commitment that sustains a united, thriving community.

When you apply, you are committing to fundraise for United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles, running from Olde Mistick Village, past historic ships, through the charming downtown with race finish at Mystic Aquarium.

All participants receive a short sleeve technical shirt and a custom designed finisher medal in this year’s much-anticipated signature race theme. After the finish, enjoy a stroll through picturesque Mystic and take advantage of some great discounts.

Your participation means that you are a part of a community that shows up mile after mile for those in need. Now’s your chance to lace up, set your pace, and take action so all can thrive in New London County!

You can also help by making a donation to help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 >>

Race Day Volunteers Needed!

As part of our partnership, we are recruiting 25 race day volunteers. 

Here are the available shifts for United Way volunteers: 

• Course Monitor- Deans Mills School, Stonington (6:30-10:15am)

• Course Monitor- Olde Mistick Village, Mystic (5:45-9:00am)

• Athlete Bag Check- Pre Race (5:15-7:00am) *

• Athlete Bag Check- Post Race (6:30-10:15am)

• Athlete Food Tent (6:30-10:15am)

• Parking (5:00-7:00am)*

• Registration (5:10-7:00am)*

* Runners may volunteer + leave early for the Start line

Volunteer Registration Directions:

1. Follow link and you will need to create an Account

2. From left side of screen select "Events"

3. From Events displayed select “2026 Mystic Half Marathon & 10K”

4. Click on “HMF Waiver” from the center Right side of screen. Then “Submit” Waiver.

5. Then, select “Apply to Shifts” from the center of the screen

6. Select  your activity of choice (UW volunteer spots outlined above)

7. Click on “Select this Shift” to the right of it

8. Then Click on “Apply to Selected Shift” in the top Right corner

Note that the volunteer link is through Hartford Marathon Foundation, not United Way. You will see all available shifts on this signup. Please choose one of the options listed above to make sure we get credit for your time!

Sign up to Volunteer Today! >>

Questions? Contact Elke Bellet at United Way >>