4th Annual OAH STRIDES Race and Family Fun Day
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: Race entry, Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*, Family Fun Day access
10K Run
- Early Registration: $35
- After October 1: $40
- Race Day: $45
- Includes: Race entry, Official OAH STRIDES t-shirt*, Family Fun Day access
Kids Fun Run
- Registration: $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
*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