Hartford HealthCare MidState Medical Center Run The Runway 5K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Hartford HealthCare MidState Medical Center Run The Runway 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, South Central Connecticut! This exciting event offers a unique chance to run, jog, or walk on the runway, making it a one-of-a-kind experience for participants of all ages. The 5K course will take you through the picturesque South Meriden neighborhood before returning to the runway for an exhilarating finish.
In addition to the main race, there will be a Kids Fun Run, ensuring that the whole family can join in the fun! Registration opens at 7:45 AM, with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM. Early registrants can enjoy discounted fees, and all participants will have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including a FREE airplane ride and a 3-month family YMCA membership. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and be part of this fantastic community event, rain or shine!
In addition to the main race, there will be a Kids Fun Run, ensuring that the whole family can join in the fun! Registration opens at 7:45 AM, with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM. Early registrants can enjoy discounted fees, and all participants will have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including a FREE airplane ride and a 3-month family YMCA membership. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and be part of this fantastic community event, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the third HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER RUN THE RUNWAY 5K and Kids Fun Run at the MERIDEN MARKHAM AIRPORT, a unique opportunity to run, jog, and walk on the runway! The 5K race route will begin on the Meriden Markham Runway and venture out into the beautiful South Meriden neighborhood, before safely landing back on the runway for what will be a fantastic finish!
Proceeds will benefit the MIDSTATE ARC AND FUTURE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS!
PRESENTED BY THE MERIDEN MARKHAM AIRPORT, CITY OF MERIDEN, AND THE MERIDEN RUNNING CLUB
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:45am - Race Day Check-In Begins (ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE ON-LINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* Before September 1 - $25
* September 1 through September 28 - $30
* September 29 through October 3 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* All Participants will be entered in our Raffle for a FREE Airplane Ride from the Meriden Markham Flight School!
* 5k Registrants will also be entered to win
* 3 Month Family YMCA Membership
* 2 Weeks of Summer Camp! @ Mountain Mist Day Camp
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by September 1, thereafter shirts will be subject to availability.
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Overall Male and Female
* Top 3 Male and Female Age Division
* 15 and Under
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
NOTES:
* This is a RAIN or SHINE Event!
* Please - No Dogs within the airfield property.
Proceeds will benefit the MIDSTATE ARC AND FUTURE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS!
PRESENTED BY THE MERIDEN MARKHAM AIRPORT, CITY OF MERIDEN, AND THE MERIDEN RUNNING CLUB
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:45am - Race Day Check-In Begins (ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE ON-LINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* Before September 1 - $25
* September 1 through September 28 - $30
* September 29 through October 3 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* All Participants will be entered in our Raffle for a FREE Airplane Ride from the Meriden Markham Flight School!
* 5k Registrants will also be entered to win
* 3 Month Family YMCA Membership
* 2 Weeks of Summer Camp! @ Mountain Mist Day Camp
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by September 1, thereafter shirts will be subject to availability.
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Overall Male and Female
* Top 3 Male and Female Age Division
* 15 and Under
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
NOTES:
* This is a RAIN or SHINE Event!
* Please - No Dogs within the airfield property.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Kids Fun Run
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS AUG 25
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