Run For Ryan Memorial Run

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Dayville, Connecticut
  • Price Free - $30.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the Run For Ryan Memorial Run on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Dayville, Northeastern Connecticut. This uplifting event honors the legacy of Ryan French, a beloved local runner and student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Participants of all ages are invited to take part in a family-friendly 5K Run/Walk, with proceeds benefiting the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports deserving Killingly Ag-Ed seniors pursuing higher education.

Kick off your day with registration opening at 7:15 AM, followed by the 5K start at 9:30 AM. The race will take you through scenic off-road paths, so be prepared for a fun challenge! Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event promises a great time for everyone. Registration is online only, and early bird entries are available until July 14, 2025. Don’t miss out on the chance to win awards for top finishers and potentially set a new course record! Come out, support a great cause, and create lasting memories in Ryan's honor!

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 14,2025; thereafter, $35
* 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 14,2025; 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 19th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

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

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