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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Farmington Canal Parking lot, Hamden CT
5K
46–61°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
39–56°F
dry
2024
42–62°F
dry
2023
46–68°F
dry
2022
59–73°F
dry
2021
51–71°F
rain
2020
41–51°F
dry
2019
44–63°F
dry
2018
37–47°F
dry
2017
59–67°F
rain
2016
41–50°F
dry
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About this race
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 319 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 326 projects by race day.
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.
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