Together We Run for Education Charity Road Race (Spooky Edition)

Event Update

Together We Walk & Run for Education / East Hartford Community Health & Education Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at East Hartford High School. Costumes Encouraged!

Host Organizations

• Hosted by: East Hartford Alumni Association & Education Foundation
• In partnership with: DT Cares
• Supported by: East Hartford Public Schools
• Event Type: 5K Road Race & 1.5-Mile Walk

About the Event

This run/walk/day of health, family, fitness and community will take place in and around East Hartford High School - Home of the Hornets! More than just a race this will be a community event that brings students, families, runners, walkers, and neighbors together around education, health, family, fitness, and connection.

Support Our Mission

Every step you take helps to support our mission of awarding scholarships to deserving graduating East Hartford Public School students and alumni and funding mini grants to teachers and staff who want to offer innovative enrichment programs for students. Your participation will also support mentoring and networking programs that inspire excellence and opportunity in East Hartford Public Schools. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of fitness, fun, and giving back. Let’s run together to open more doors for our students’ future!

Event Details

• When: Sat, October 31, 2026
• Registration: 9:00am
• Race: 10:00am
• Community and Health Day: Until 2:00pm
• Where: East Hartford High School, 869 Forbes Street
• Parking: Available at East Hartford High School
• Included: Snacks and Beverages in the cost of registration
• Prizes: Will be awarded!
• T-Shirts: Participants will receive T-shirts

Registration

• Age 19 and over: $39.10 (includes $4.10 fee)
• Age 18 and under: Free

Awards

Participant Prizes include gift cards from local favorites including Dunkin, Square Peg, Queen’s, Rebel Dog, Mickey’s, and Dude’s Donuts, plus Fleet Feet certificates valued up to $170 and HOKA bags with accessories.

Course Descriptions

• 5k Course: The course is contained to the campus of East Hartford High School: Home of the Hornets! Runners will begin on the school track before heading onto a varied route that includes paved roads, athletic fields, sidewalks, and a shaded wooded section with uneven terrain. This flat, loop-style 5K is suitable for runners and walkers of all levels.
• 1.5 Mile Walk: A six-lap walk around the track at East Hartford High School, designed for individuals, families, and friends who want to support the event.

This Year's Event

The broader community event runs from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM. After you cross the finish line, stay and experience:

• 3v3 Basketball Tournament
• Kids Activities & Games
• Student Performances & Groups
• Community Resources
• Food & Refreshments
• Free Health & Wellness Services

Health & Wellness Services

Throughout the community day, attendees will have access to free health and wellness resources, including:

• Mobile Mammography
• Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings
• Additional Health Screenings
• No insurance needed: for free health and wellness services offered at the event.

Thank You to Our Community Partners & Sponsors

Together We Walk & Run for Education is strengthened by organizations committed to East Hartford's students, families, health, and community. We appreciate our partners:

DTCares, Pratt & Whitney, National Development, Town of East Hartford, Hartford Distributors, Goodwin University, Hoffman Auto Group, Milan Cultural Association, American Eagle Credit Union, Eversource, VRSim, The Town of East Hartford, East Hartford Public Schools, Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC), Hartford HealthCare.

Make a Day of It

When you register to run or walk, you're joining something bigger than a race. Bring your family. Run or walk. Cross the finish line. Stay for the community. Together, we're creating a day where East Hartford can move, learn, connect, and thrive.

For more information, please visit the event page: Together We Run for Education Charity Road Race.