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Abner Oakes III Veterans Run 5K & 10K

Hamden, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $45.00

About the Event

Proceeds from this event will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut.

The mission of House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT) is to recognize, honor and serve Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. They do this by providing one day, no-cost home repairs through partnerships with and the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. They are committed to growing the organization and advancing the mission to the ever-increasing numbers of veterans both in Connecticut and nationwide.

The Connecticut Chapter has provided no-cost home repairs to 276 Connecticut military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses since 2012. Projects have been completed in 73 cities and towns throughout Connecticut. The organization will hit 286 projects by the end of the year.

This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. In 2010 Abner was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame. Abner passed away May 29, 2021.

Races Offered

10K

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

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$45.00

5K

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Hamden.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 18.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.6° / 15.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:04

nightlight Sunset

18:09

About Hamden

Learn more about the host city, Hamden.

Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Quinnipiac University has a significant impact on the town. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". It had about 59,500 in 2025.