Markham Aviation Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Markham Aviation Run the Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026! Set in the picturesque Meriden Markham Airport in South Central Connecticut, this exciting event invites participants to run, jog, or walk along the runway, offering a unique and exhilarating experience. The 5K race will kick off at 9:00 AM, taking you on a scenic route through the charming neighborhoods of South Meriden before culminating back on the runway for a thrilling finish.
Before the main event, the Kids Fun Run will take place at 8:45 AM, encouraging our younger athletes to get in on the action. With entry fees starting at just $35 for the 5K and free registration for kids, this event is perfect for families and runners of all ages. Participants can look forward to awards for the top finishers in various categories, and all 5K registrants by October 11 are guaranteed a t-shirt! Plus, your participation supports vital causes, including the Disabled American Veterans and local community initiatives. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a day of fun and fitness
Before the main event, the Kids Fun Run will take place at 8:45 AM, encouraging our younger athletes to get in on the action. With entry fees starting at just $35 for the 5K and free registration for kids, this event is perfect for families and runners of all ages. Participants can look forward to awards for the top finishers in various categories, and all 5K registrants by October 11 are guaranteed a t-shirt! Plus, your participation supports vital causes, including the Disabled American Veterans and local community initiatives. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a day of fun and fitness
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th annual 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!
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 TITLE SPONSOR: MARKHAM AVIATION
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT: DAV: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, THE CURTIS HOME / ROTARY CLUB, AND VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE OF WALLINGFORD.
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 ONLINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Markham Aviation Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* September 28 through October 18 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11, 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:
* Please - No Dogs allowed within the airfield property.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 TITLE SPONSOR: MARKHAM AVIATION
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT: DAV: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, THE CURTIS HOME / ROTARY CLUB, AND VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE OF WALLINGFORD.
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 ONLINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Markham Aviation Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* September 28 through October 18 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11, 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:
* Please - No Dogs allowed within the airfield property.
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Meriden Markham Airport, 213 Evansville Ave, Meriden, 06451, CT, United States
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