Lace up and help save a pup
2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Why for Team Dog Star?
- Dog Star swag to wear with pride
- Access to our private team tent: drop your gear, rest up, and enjoy a porta-potty that’s all yours. Think of us as your doggie dugout.
- Tiered Fundraising Prizes: Hit fundraising milestones and unlock gifts from our amazing sponsors.
- Post-Race Celebration with Team Dog Star — Meet your fellow runners, toast your finish, and share some belly rubs with our furry VIPs the day after the marathon at our Bloomfield headquarters.
Not a runner but want to help?
We’d love you to help us. You can donate to us thorough our dedicated fundraising page and encourage friends to do the same.
Have questions?
Already registered and want to change your registration to run with our team? Have other questions? Feel free to email us at fundraising@dogstarrescue.org with more questions.
October 11 Virtual 5K
- Sign up for the Virtual 5K option on the Eversource Hartford Marathon site and join us at 9am on October 11 at Trinity Health Stadium to walk a 5K
- Dogs are welcome as are kids and the whole family
- Microchipping and Rabies Vaccine updates: Need your dog microchipped or need an updated rabies vaccination? Madison Veterinary Hospital will be on site providing low cost microchipping and rabies vaccinations for your dog. Please bring relevant paperwork for your pup including vaccination history.
- Vendors: Paws2Go (nail trimming), Tracy Kuhrt Willow Rings a Bell, JBM Art, Happy Tails Coffee Truck, Centre Stage Dog Training, Choice Pet, Leaps and Bones, Granny’s Doggie Treats, State Farm, Candlewick Kennels
Thank you to our marathon sponsors!
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Thank you to our official Team Dog Star photographer!
