Case Study: Eversource Hartford Marathon achieves safer, smoother race-day operations with Axis Communications

Axis network cameras play key role in safeguarding the city of Hartford during annual marathon

Eversource Hartford Marathon needed to secure thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators during its annual downtown race and asked for improved situational awareness without massively increasing on‑the‑ground staffing. Axis Communications provided network video technology—deploying Axis network cameras including AXIS Q6000‑E and AXIS Q6045‑E PTZ domes, AXIS Q3505‑VE HDTV cameras and AXIS Q3709‑PVE units—to give police broad, high‑quality views of the finish line and surrounding areas.

Axis Communications’ multi‑sensor and PTZ cameras, integrated with Milestone XProtect, enabled automated patrols and rapid assessment so officers could prioritize real incidents and reduce unnecessary deployments; when a runner collapsed cameras helped summon medical aid immediately. The race concluded with no major incidents, faster response times, fewer staff deployed, and positive feedback leading Hartford PD to consider expanding Axis Communications’ network video for year‑round use.

Eversource Hartford Marathon

Sergeant Johnmichae

Police Department, Special Operations Group