Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the picturesque Meriden, South Central Connecticut. This heartfelt event features a 5K run/walk, alongside a fun and exciting Kids Fun Run, making it perfect for families and runners of all ages. This year’s race holds special significance as it commemorates the anniversary of Bobby Lynes’ passing, celebrating his legacy and dedication to the Meriden community.
The event kicks off with participant check-in at 8:00 am, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 am, and the main 5K race at 9:30 am. Registration is available online, with early bird pricing of $25 until September 30, increasing to $30 before November 1, and $35 thereafter. Proceeds from the race will benefit The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund, supporting the preservation and enhancement of Hubbard Park, a place Bobby cherished. Let’s come together to honor this remarkable individual while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to win prizes in our raffle!
The event kicks off with participant check-in at 8:00 am, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:15 am, and the main 5K race at 9:30 am. Registration is available online, with early bird pricing of $25 until September 30, increasing to $30 before November 1, and $35 thereafter. Proceeds from the race will benefit The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund, supporting the preservation and enhancement of Hubbard Park, a place Bobby cherished. Let’s come together to honor this remarkable individual while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to win prizes in our raffle!
Organiser's Description
The 3rd Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is a 5K run/walk race with a kids Fun Run just before. It is being held in memory of Bobby Lynes who was a lifelong resident of Meriden. This years run is on the day of his actual passing 3 years ago so it is extra meaningful and special this year to the family to have a big turnout to honor this amazing man and the park he loved so much!
In high school Bob ran on the track team at Orville H. Platt High School. Throughout his life he volunteered in Meriden for many different organizations such as:
* The Meriden Daffodil Festival
* The Meriden Men's Softball League
* The Meriden Girls Softball League
* The Meriden Soccer League
* Boy Scout Troop 43
* Castle Craig Playhouse
* Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints
* The Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew
Monetary donations and proceeds from this road race will go into The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park. Proceeds from previous years races have gone towards a beautiful bench put in the park dedicated to Robert for anyone to go and sit on and enjoy the beautiful park, as well as a donation made to plant more daffodil bulbs and a donation to the Daffodil Festival is being made for this 2025 festival! We hope you can join us in honoring him and his dedication to the city and park that he loved, Meridens beautiful Hubbard Park.
Race Day Schedule
* Participant check in opens 8:00 am
* Kids Fun Run start 9:15 am
* 5K Road Race start 9:30 am
ENTRY - ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
* 5K - $25 for registrations before September 30, $30 for registrations before November 1. Thereafter $35 (NOTE: REGISTRATION IS VIA THIS ONLINE PORTAL ONLY)
* Kids Run - Free
T-Shirts for all 5K registrants before October 18, 2025
AWARDS
* Top 3 men overall
* Top 3 woman overall
* 1st place in each age group
Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant.
In high school Bob ran on the track team at Orville H. Platt High School. Throughout his life he volunteered in Meriden for many different organizations such as:
* The Meriden Daffodil Festival
* The Meriden Men's Softball League
* The Meriden Girls Softball League
* The Meriden Soccer League
* Boy Scout Troop 43
* Castle Craig Playhouse
* Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints
* The Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew
Monetary donations and proceeds from this road race will go into The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park. Proceeds from previous years races have gone towards a beautiful bench put in the park dedicated to Robert for anyone to go and sit on and enjoy the beautiful park, as well as a donation made to plant more daffodil bulbs and a donation to the Daffodil Festival is being made for this 2025 festival! We hope you can join us in honoring him and his dedication to the city and park that he loved, Meridens beautiful Hubbard Park.
Race Day Schedule
* Participant check in opens 8:00 am
* Kids Fun Run start 9:15 am
* 5K Road Race start 9:30 am
ENTRY - ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
* 5K - $25 for registrations before September 30, $30 for registrations before November 1. Thereafter $35 (NOTE: REGISTRATION IS VIA THIS ONLINE PORTAL ONLY)
* Kids Run - Free
T-Shirts for all 5K registrants before October 18, 2025
AWARDS
* Top 3 men overall
* Top 3 woman overall
* 1st place in each age group
Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant.
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