Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 10K

OCT

25

2026

Run for a cause at the Abner Oakes III Veterans Run in Hamden, CT. The event offers 5K and 10K races to benefit House of Heroes Connecticut, which provides home repairs for veterans. It honors local Navy veteran and Hall of Famer Abner Oakes III.

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Hamden, Connecticut

Website Registration

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Event Overview

The Abner Oakes III Veterans Run features three events: a 5K, a 10K, and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. The run takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Hamden, Connecticut. The starting location is the Farmington Canal Parking lot on Sherman Avenue.

Charity and Purpose

Proceeds benefit House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT). This organization recognizes and serves Connecticut military and public safety veterans, and their spouses, by providing one day of no-cost home repairs. Since 2012, the chapter has completed projects for 276 veterans or surviving spouses across 73 towns in Connecticut.

The event is dedicated to honoring Abner Oakes III, a Navy veteran and founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. He was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame in 2010.

Practical Information

Registration fees for the 10K are listed as $50.20, including a fee. The price is scheduled to increase after April 29, 2026. A course map is available to view via MapMyRun. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km

1 Mile Fun Walk