Storybook Half Marathon

Storybook Half Marathon takes place in Stratford, Connecticut, on November 21, 2026, with a single trail half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 8:30 AM. One distance and one start time keep the morning simple: everyone goes off together and runs the same course through Roosevelt Forest, where the organizers of the event stage their trail races.

A trail half is a different event from its road cousin even at identical distance. Roots and leaf cover in late November make footing unpredictable, and the honest goal is to run relaxed rather than to hit a target pace. If you have a road half in your legs, you are already fit enough; add two or three trail runs in the weeks beforehand so your ankles and your attention are trained too. Shoes with real tread will do more for you than any last-minute mileage.