Strides For Scholars
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Union, Connecticut
- Price $38.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Strides For Scholars event on Sunday, April 26, 2026, set in the charming town of Union, Northeastern Connecticut. This year's race features the fastest 5K in the state, boasting a point-to-point, downhill course that is perfect for setting a new personal record! The excitement kicks off at 9:00 AM, with bib pickup and race day registration available from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race atmosphere, including an award ceremony at 9:40 AM, where runners can celebrate their achievements. All race participants will receive a stylish race t-shirt and custom race bibs, with additional division awards up for grabs. Plus, enjoy delicious refreshments after crossing the finish line! Proceeds from this event benefit the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, continuing a legacy of supporting local high school seniors since 1995. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and make a difference in your community!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race atmosphere, including an award ceremony at 9:40 AM, where runners can celebrate their achievements. All race participants will receive a stylish race t-shirt and custom race bibs, with additional division awards up for grabs. Plus, enjoy delicious refreshments after crossing the finish line! Proceeds from this event benefit the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, continuing a legacy of supporting local high school seniors since 1995. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and make a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
THE STRIDES FOR SCHOLARS POINT-TO-POINT, DOWNHILL COURSE IS THE FASTEST 5K IN CONNECTICUT. SET A NEW PR!
* RACE TIME & DETAILS
* Race Time: 9:00 AM
* Bib pickup: 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
* Race Day Registration: 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
* This is a point-to-point course
* Award Ceremony: 9:40 AM
* (Will take place at the finish line area)
* Runners will be shuttled back to the start after the race.
* Shuttles will start at 9:50 AM
* RACE SWAG
* Race T-Shirt
* (Must register by April 1st to guarantee swag)
* Division awards
* Custom race bibs
* Post race refreshments
* Professional chip timing
Proceeds from this race go to the UNION SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. Since the first scholarship was awarded in 1995, scholarships have been awarded annually to graduating high school seniors. Donations to the USASF can be made directly to the scholarship fund via RunSignUp.
* RACE TIME & DETAILS
* Race Time: 9:00 AM
* Bib pickup: 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
* Race Day Registration: 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
* This is a point-to-point course
* Award Ceremony: 9:40 AM
* (Will take place at the finish line area)
* Runners will be shuttled back to the start after the race.
* Shuttles will start at 9:50 AM
* RACE SWAG
* Race T-Shirt
* (Must register by April 1st to guarantee swag)
* Division awards
* Custom race bibs
* Post race refreshments
* Professional chip timing
Proceeds from this race go to the UNION SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. Since the first scholarship was awarded in 1995, scholarships have been awarded annually to graduating high school seniors. Donations to the USASF can be made directly to the scholarship fund via RunSignUp.
Races
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5K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt for the First 100 Registered Before April 1, 2026
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.45
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