Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay

CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay

Thank you to all of our runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors for your support of CHR’s 2025 Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay. A special thanks to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat and the Towns of Essex and Deep River for their support of our event and CHR’s mission. We hope you can join us again in 2026! More details to come.

To our runners: your results from Sunday’s race can be found on RunSignup here. Congratulations to the Top Male & Female runners for your record-breaking finishing times!

Proceeds from the 2025 event benefitted Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, as well as three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc.

History of the Steam Train Half Marathon

The Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is the only road race in the country where runners try to outrun a century-old Steam Train. Originally founded by Team Making a Difference (MAD), the Steam Train Half Marathon brings friends and family members from across the country together each year to support CHR. Learn more about the history of the event here.

Event Information

Race Information

Location: Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426

Day of Race Packet Pick-Up: 2026 TBD

Train Tickets: TBD

Sponsorships

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, review our sponsorship flyer and contact Eliza Patterson, CHR’s Development and Communications Manager, at epatterson@chrhealth.org.

Volunteers

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, view our listing on VolunteerMatch or contact Eliza Patterson, CHR’s Development and Communications Manager, at epatterson@chrhealth.org.