Strides for Scholars
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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.