Strides For Scholars
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Union, Connecticut
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Strides For Scholars 5K, taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Union, Northeastern Connecticut! This thrilling point-to-point race features a downhill course that is touted as the fastest 5K in the state, making it the perfect opportunity for participants to set a new personal record. The event kicks off at 9:00 AM at the Union Elementary School, where registration and packet pickup begin at 7:30 AM. Runners and walkers will have the chance to enjoy a picturesque 3.1-mile route through the scenic Yale Forest, with convenient shuttle service back to the school after crossing the finish line.
Participants in the first 100 to register by April 1st, 2026, will receive a special T-shirt, adding to the excitement of this community-focused event. Proceeds from the Strides For Scholars benefit the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, which has been supporting graduating high school seniors with scholarships since 1995. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy in a beautiful setting!
Participants in the first 100 to register by April 1st, 2026, will receive a special T-shirt, adding to the excitement of this community-focused event. Proceeds from the Strides For Scholars benefit the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, which has been supporting graduating high school seniors with scholarships since 1995. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy in a beautiful setting!
Organiser's Description
THE STRIDES FOR SCHOLARS POINT-TO-POINT, DOWNHILL COURSE IS THE FASTEST 5K IN CONNECTICUT. SET A NEW PR!
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 or Walk will also take place at Union School, going off at 9:00 AM. There is plenty of parking on site.
THE RACE 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 PB.
T-shirts for the first 100 runners/walkers registered by April 1st, 2026.
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.
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 or Walk will also take place at Union School, going off at 9:00 AM. There is plenty of parking on site.
THE RACE 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 PB.
T-shirts for the first 100 runners/walkers registered by April 1st, 2026.
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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt for the First 100 Registered Before April 1, 2026
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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