Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 10K
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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K
The Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Hamden, CT 06514. The event is based at the Farmington Canal parking lot on Sherman Avenue. The race offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
Registration fees shown for this event are $39.60 (including a $4.60 fee) for the 5K and $55.50 (including a $5.50 fee) for the 10K. Prices increase after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. A course map is available through the event listing.
Beneficiary and dedication
Proceeds from the event will benefit House of Heroes Connecticut. House of Heroes Connecticut provides one-day, no-cost home repairs for Connecticut military and public safety veterans and their spouses through partnerships with individuals and organizations. The Connecticut chapter has completed projects in 69 cities and towns, provided no-cost repairs to over 200 veterans and surviving spouses since 2012, and completed its 244th home in August 2024 with a target of 250 projects by the end of the year.
The event is dedicated to honoring a Navy veteran who helped found the Hamden Veterans Commission. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.