Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hamden, Connecticut
- Price $34.30 - $50.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the Abner Oakes III Veterans Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Hamden, South Central Connecticut! This exciting event features both a 5K and a 10K race, providing the perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to participate while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the run will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut, an organization dedicated to honoring and serving military and public safety veterans and their spouses by providing no-cost home repairs.
This year's event is particularly special as we honor the legacy of Navy Veteran Abner Oakes III, a passionate advocate for veterans and founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. Since 2012, House of Heroes Connecticut has completed over 244 home repair projects across 69 cities and towns, with plans to reach 250 by the end of the year. Don't miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the thrill of competition! Sign up today and be a part of this inspiring event!
This year's event is particularly special as we honor the legacy of Navy Veteran Abner Oakes III, a passionate advocate for veterans and founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. Since 2012, House of Heroes Connecticut has completed over 244 home repair projects across 69 cities and towns, with plans to reach 250 by the end of the year. Don't miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the thrill of competition! Sign up today and be a part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
Proceeds from this event will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut.
The mission of House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT) is to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. They do this by providing one day, no-cost home repairs through partnerships with and the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. They are committed to growing the organization and advancing the mission to the ever-increasing numbers of veterans both in Connecticut and nationwide.
The Connecticut Chapter has provided no-cost home repairs to over 200 Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses since 2012. Projects have been completed in 69 cities and towns throughout Connecticut. The organization completed its 244th home in August 2024 and will hit 250 projects by the end of the year.
This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. In 2010 Abner was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame. Abner passed away May 29, 2021.
The mission of House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT) is to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. They do this by providing one day, no-cost home repairs through partnerships with and the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. They are committed to growing the organization and advancing the mission to the ever-increasing numbers of veterans both in Connecticut and nationwide.
The Connecticut Chapter has provided no-cost home repairs to over 200 Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses since 2012. Projects have been completed in 69 cities and towns throughout Connecticut. The organization completed its 244th home in August 2024 and will hit 250 projects by the end of the year.
This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. In 2010 Abner was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame. Abner passed away May 29, 2021.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$34.30
OPENS SOON -
10k
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$50.20
OPENS SOON
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