Mystic cancer survivor runs marathon for 10th year in a row

Tim Foley set the 2012 marathon in Hartford as his goal even after undergoing surgery and radiation in July of that year. He courageously crossed the finish line that October in defiance of his health challenges.

This year will be Tim’s 10th consecutive year racing in Hartford, with seven half marathons and two marathons under his belt. Now a six-year cancer survivor, training for Hartford each year keeps up Tim’s strength and determination as he repeatedly proves he can overcome anything.

Tim has been named to the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s 2018 Aiello Inspiration Team, a small group of local participants with incredible reasons for stepping up to the start line at the 25th running of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Bushnell Park, Hartford. This year’s team highlights inspiring individuals who have shared meaningful history with HMF’s signature annual event since it began in 1994, which has expanded to include Marathon, Half marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K. There's a distance for everyone- runners, walkers, families, charities and volunteers- to come together in a moving display of community spirit.

“We’re excited to recognize this inspiring group of people for our 25th celebration,” said Beth Shluger, CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation and Race Director of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. “All of them have some connection to our signature event in Hartford – whether it was their first marathon, their first race or a meaningful moment in their lives. The people make race day so special - participants, volunteers, spectators and partners - they’re a huge part of our history and we look forward to honoring this group to represent them this year.”

The Hartford Marathon Foundation is joined by Aiello Home Services, sponsor of the team, in the effort to recognize individuals whose determination and perseverance serve as an inspiration and motivation for others.

Don't miss the 25th running celebrations at the biggest race day in Connecticut- sign up to run, walk or volunteer at HartfordMarathon.com.

About the Hartford Marathon Foundation

The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon Foundation organizes more than 30 annual athletic races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, and training programs for youth runners. For more information, visit http://www.HartfordMarathon.com and on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter at@RunHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events.