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

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run For Ryan Memorial Run on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Dayville, Northeastern Connecticut! This family-friendly event features a spirited 5K Run/Walk in honor of Ryan French, a passionate runner and beloved member of the community. Participants will traverse scenic off-road paths, so be prepared for a fun adventure that may include exposed rocks and roots.

The event kicks off bright and early, with walk check-in starting at 7:15 AM and the 5K race beginning at 9:30 AM. Kids can join the excitement with a complimentary Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Registration is online only and remains open until 9:15 AM on race day. With entry fees starting at just $25 for youth and $30 for adults before July 14, 2025, everyone can participate while supporting a great cause! Proceeds will benefit the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to deserving seniors in the Killingly Ag-Ed Program. Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to win awards in various age categories!

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 all 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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