Strides for Scholars

APR
26
2026
Enjoy a scenic point to point 5K downhill through Yale Forest or a relaxed 2 Mile walk from Union School on April 26, 2026. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and the first 100 registrants by April 1 receive a T shirt.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

Strides For Scholars takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Union, Connecticut. The event is based at Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Rd, Union, CT 06076. The program includes these distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 2 Mile Walk

Registration and packet pickup take place at the school. There is parking on site. T-shirts are provided for the first 100 runners or walkers who register by April 1, 2026.

Course and purpose

The 5K is a point-to-point, downhill course that runs from the school down Kinney Hollow Rd for 3.1 miles through the Yale Forest. The course has a total descent of 360 feet. A shuttle bus will be available at the finish to transport runners back to the school. The 2-Mile Walk follows Kinney Hill Rd for one mile, then returns to the school.

Proceeds go to the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation. Scholarships have been awarded annually to graduating high school seniors since 1995. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
2 Mile Walk

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