From the Organizer
OAH STRIDES 2026
Ready. Set. STRIDE.
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Join us for the 4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race & Family Fun Day — a community celebration centered around movement, connection, inclusion, and fun for all ages.
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with friends, cheering on your kids, or simply coming to enjoy the day, this event is about one thing:
Making Moves Together.
Event Highlights
🏃 10K Run
🏃♀️ 5K Run/Walk
🌈 Kids Fun Run
🎶 Live Music
🎧 DJ + Entertainment
🏰 Inflatable Activities
💦 Dunk Tank
🍔 Food + Vendors
👟 OAH Family Fun Day
🎉 Walk, Run, or Just Come Join the Fun!
This is more than a race — it's a movement-driven community event designed to bring people together and celebrate healthy, active lifestyles.
Why We STRIDE
OAH STRIDES believes movement is essential for physical, emotional, and social well-being. Proceeds from this event support programs and initiatives that promote wellness, accessibility, inclusion, and community connection throughout Greater Hartford.
2026 Registration Options
5K Run/Walk
Early Registration: $35
After October 1: $40
Race Day: $45
Includes:
10K Run
Early Registration: $35
After October 1: $40
Race Day: $45
Includes:
Kids Fun Run
Registration: $25
Includes:
Family Fun Day Only Pass
$20 per person
Come enjoy the festivities without participating in a race!
Includes:
*T-shirts guaranteed for participants registered at least 2 weeks before event day.
Tentative Event Schedule
⏰ 8:00 AM — Check-In + Bib Pickup Opens
🎶 8:00 AM — Family Fun Day Opens
🏃 9:00 AM — 10K Start
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Bradley Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
179 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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8 miles away
East Granby 1 miler
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day
Oct 17, 2026