Run For Ryan Memorial Run

  • Date Sat 18th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Dayville, Connecticut
  • Price Free - $30.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Run For Ryan Memorial Run on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the picturesque Dayville, Northeastern Connecticut. This family-friendly event features a 5K Run/Walk in honor of Ryan French, a passionate runner and student from Killingly High School. Participants will traverse scenic off-road paths that promise an exhilarating experience while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the race will contribute to the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for deserving Killingly Ag-Ed seniors pursuing higher education.

Registration is open online until 9:15 AM on race day, with entry fees set at $30 for adults and $25 for youth under 18 if registered before July 13. The day kicks off with check-in starting at 7:15 AM, followed by the 5K race beginning at 9:30 AM. Additionally, a Kids Fun Run will take place at 9:00 AM, making it a fantastic day for the whole family. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers, and a chance to win cash awards is available for those who set new course records. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Ryan’s legacy while enjoying a fun-filled day of running and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the RYAN FRENCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.

The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. REGISTRATION SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 9:15 AM ON RACE DAY.

ENTRY FEES:

* Run or Walk

* Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35
* 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)

* Kids Fun Run - FREE

RACE SHIRT:

* A race shirt will be provided to run / walk entrants, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

EVENT SCHEDULE

* Race day check in opens

* Walk participants from 07:15 AM
* 5K participants from 07:45 AM

* Walk start - 8:00 AM
* Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM
* 5K start - 9:30 AM

AWARDS:

* Top male, female, and non-binary overall

* Top three male and female age group winners:

* 11 yrs and under
* 12-15 yrs
* 16-19 yrs
* 20-29 yrs
* 30-39 yrs
* 40-49 yrs
* 50-59 yrs
* 60-69 yrs
* 70+ yrs

NOTES:

* $50 cash awards shall be given to any male or female who establishes a new course record.

* The current records are: Male - 16:23 (Alex Norstrom, 2022) Female - 18:37 (Angelia Rafter, 2022)

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th July 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat 18th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Owen Bell Park, 580 Hartford Pike, Dayville, 06241, CT, United States

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