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 STRIDEOAH 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/WalkEarly Registration: $35After October 1: $40Race Day: $45
Includes:

• Race entry
• Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*
• Family Fun Day access

10K RunEarly Registration: $35After October 1: $40Race Day: $45
Includes:

• Race entry
• Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*
• Family Fun Day access

Kids Fun RunRegistration: $25
Includes:

• Kids Fun Run participation
• Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*
• Family Fun Day access

Family Fun Day Only Pass$20 per person
Come enjoy the festivities without participating in a race!
Includes:

• Entry to OAH Family Fun Day
• Live entertainment
• Inflatable activities
• Dunk tank
• Vendors + activities
• Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*

*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