Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Town Center Park on Saturday June 6th. The event includes a Half Marathon and 5K. The road races will offer runners and walkers some grass and paved trail running.

The Hamden Road race will kick off Hamden Fest. Hamden Fest will kick off at 11:00 am, with an extravaganza of events and activities in Town Center Park. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Town of Hamden to present this exciting event which will feature the Chamber's Annual Business & Community Expo; the Hamden Library Book Sale; Food Trucks and vendors; an Arts & Crafts & Antiques Fair; a Kids’ Zone by Hamden Youth Service Bureau; Entertainment by local musicians and more. Hamden Fest will run until 4:00 pm.

Come enjoy this lively festival that brings together Hamden’s best – business, arts, cultural and educational communities.

For more info about Hamden Fest, go to https://hamdenregionalchamber.com/promote/hamden-fest/.

Place:

East Shore Park

350 Woodward Ave

New Haven, CT 06512

Description:

Please join us for the 5th Original East Shore 5k Run and 5k Walk on July 5th, 2026. This event is open to the public and all runners whether you are a seasoned runner or first time runner or walker.

Proceeds from the 2026 East Shore 5K will help benefit "Our Nations Promise" who are committed to the American heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice and never returned home. Our Nations Promise pledges to seek answers for the families that deserve closure & A Promise to Remember ~ A Mission to Recover. "Our Nations Promise" is committed to expanding its impact in pursuit of our nations sacred promise: TO NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN HERO BEHIND!

Event Information:

There will be Division Metals for all age groups, Cash award for Top Male & Female Run- ners, 1st Place and 2nd Place. All participants that register for East Shore 5k will be eligible for free cash drawing (entry card received at event). There is also a Group/Team cash award for teams of 5 participants or more per team.

Course Information:

The East Shore 5K Run/Walk is a scenic Couse which runs alongside the New Haven water front offering beautiful views on a flat path making it enjoyable for seasoned and begin- ners participants.

Water stations long path are available for your hydration and to energize you through the race. The course is well marked and manned by volunteers to guide your run/walk smoothly. This course is perfect for all level runners.

Come and participate for a fun, safe, and meaningful event and "Run For a Hero"

Registration opens 8:30 am raceday down near the pickleball courts, last right hand turn on Woodward Ave before you get to Coast Guard Station

NO REFUNDS BUT CAN TRANSFER A REGISRATION

We, at the JCC of Greater New Haven, are excited to announce the 15th Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run, will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The JCC is offering babysitting services during all races.

5K USA Track & Field Certified 5K course winding through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of Woodbridge.

Starting line: 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge - JCC Campus near JCC Day Camps' entrance.

Want to take part in the day's festivities, but don't want to commit to a 5K?

Try our two-mile Family Fitness Walk or come early for the Kids Costume Race. Groups are encouraged to participate in all three events. Free race event t-shirts are provided to all pre-registered participants of both the 5K and Family Fit Walk who register before September 1, 2026. Save 20% off of race day registration fees by registering before August 24, 2026.

Race Schedule

7:30 AM: Registration Opens

8:45 AM: FREE Kids Costume Race

9:30 AM: 5K Race on USATF Certified Course

9:30 AM: 2 Mile Family Fitness Walk/Run

10:30 AM: Bagel Breakfast and awards

Our Post-Race Block Party will feature:

• Sidewalk sale by Woodbridge Running Company

• Prizes for top three men and women overall and in each age group

• Bagel medals for all participants

• Bagels and cream cheese from Katz's Deli

• Delicious kosher and non-kosher goodies

• Costumes encouraged

• Dogs allowed!

Enjoy FREE on-site pre-and post-run massages and trainer-assisted stretching!

FREE on-site babysitting will also be available from 9-11 AM for children ages 2-8.

Early Bib Pick-Up

Beat the crowd! Pick up your race bib at Woodbridge Running Company. (Times TBD)

Location: Woodbridge Running Company

Times: TBD

Who: All registered Bagel Run participants

Can’t make it? Race-day check-in will still be available.