Strides For Scholars
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Union, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Strides For Scholars event on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Union, Northeastern Connecticut! This invigorating race offers participants the chance to take part in a fast-paced 5K Run and a scenic 2-Mile Walk, both starting at the Union Elementary School at 9:00 AM. Registration and packet pickup kicks off at 7:30 AM, allowing ample time to prepare for a morning filled with energy and community spirit.
The 5K Run, recognized as one of the quickest courses in the state, will take you on a picturesque route through the stunning Yale Forest, starting on Kinney Hollow Road and covering 3.1 miles. Runners can look forward to a shuttle bus waiting at the finish line to whisk them back to the school. Meanwhile, the 2-Mile Walk will follow a lovely path down Kinney Hill Road, where participants will enjoy a leisurely stroll before heading back. Don’t miss out on the first 100 registered runners and walkers who will receive a special T-shirt if they sign up by April 1, 2025! Best of all, the proceeds from this event support the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, continuing a proud tradition of awarding
The 5K Run, recognized as one of the quickest courses in the state, will take you on a picturesque route through the stunning Yale Forest, starting on Kinney Hollow Road and covering 3.1 miles. Runners can look forward to a shuttle bus waiting at the finish line to whisk them back to the school. Meanwhile, the 2-Mile Walk will follow a lovely path down Kinney Hill Road, where participants will enjoy a leisurely stroll before heading back. Don’t miss out on the first 100 registered runners and walkers who will receive a special T-shirt if they sign up by April 1, 2025! Best of all, the proceeds from this event support the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, continuing a proud tradition of awarding
Organiser's Description
Registration and Packet Pickup starts at 7:30 AM and takes place at the Union Elementary School,18 Kinney Hollow RD, Union, CT. This year, the 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk will also take place at Union School, going off at 9:00 AM. There is plenty of parking on site.
THE 5K RUN will start at the school and proceed down Kinney Hollow Rd for 3.1 miles through the scenic Yale Forest. There will be a shuttle bus at the finish line to transport runners back to the school. This a among the fastest 5K courses in the state, perfect for a PR.
THE 2-MILE WALK will also start at the school and proceed down Kinney Hill Rd for one mile, at which point, walkers will turn around and return to the school.
T-shirts for the first 100 runners/walkers registered by April 1st, 2025 .
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.
THE 5K RUN will start at the school and proceed down Kinney Hollow Rd for 3.1 miles through the scenic Yale Forest. There will be a shuttle bus at the finish line to transport runners back to the school. This a among the fastest 5K courses in the state, perfect for a PR.
THE 2-MILE WALK will also start at the school and proceed down Kinney Hill Rd for one mile, at which point, walkers will turn around and return to the school.
T-shirts for the first 100 runners/walkers registered by April 1st, 2025 .
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.
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