Stratford, United States of America · Saturday 21 November 2026
Once Upon a Trail… In Roosevelt Forest, where sunlight dances through the trees and adventure waits around every bend, the Storybook Half Marathon calls to you—to join the fun, take on the challenge, and embrace the magic of 13.1 miles in the woods. Racers, Runners, Joggers, Ruckers, Hikers, and Walkers are all warmly invited to embark on this friendly forest quest. Whether you’re an experienced trail runner or a curious first-timer, this course offers the perfect blend of charm and challenge. Storybook Book Drive For this race, Roosevelt Forest Ultras is proud to partner with the nonprofit organization Books4Everyone. On race day, we will be collecting new and gently used children’s books. These will be delivered by Books4Everyone to schools, shelters, food banks, and community organizations across Fairfield County. Please consider bringing a donation with you to the race. Learn more: books4everyone.org Race Info Start Time: 8:30 AM (Bib pickup begins at 7:00AM at the pavilion) Location: Roosevelt Forest, 700 Peters Lane, Stratford, CT Course Details: The course is a 1.64-mile wooded loop on marked singletrack and doubletrack trails. It includes roots, rocks, and gently rolling hills—8 loops complete the 13.1-mile journey. Runners will have up to 4 hours to finish. Some prior trail experience is helpful, though not required. Costumes Encouraged! Dress as your favorite storybook character and bring some magic to the trails! Prizes will be awarded for the most enchanting costumes. Parking & Restrooms Please do not enter the Roosevelt Forest parking lot before 7:00 AM, to allow for final setup. Park efficiently—space is limited. Larger vehicles should use the side lot (no RVs, please). Porta potties will be conveniently located near the pavilion. Swag, Fuel & Awards Hydration & Fuel: Quality ultra-style hydration and snacks will be available at the main pavilion aid station, which you ll pass every loop. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own fuelin
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Storybook Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Stratford, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Storybook Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Storybook Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Storybook Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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