Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Third Annual Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 4, 2025! Set against the unique backdrop of the Meriden Markham Airport in South Central Connecticut, this event offers a rare chance to run, jog, and walk along the runway. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, winding through the scenic South Meriden neighborhood before returning to the runway for a spectacular finish. For the little ones, the Kids Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in the excitement.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age divisions. Entry fees for the 5K start at just $25 if you register before September 1, with options available up until race day. Plus, all 5K participants who register by September 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and the joy of supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Central Connecticut. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age divisions. Entry fees for the 5K start at just $25 if you register before September 1, with options available up until race day. Plus, all 5K participants who register by September 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and the joy of supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Central Connecticut. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Third 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!
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT: GIRLS INC. OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
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 ON-LINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* Before September 1 - $25
* September 1 through September 28 - $30
* September 29 through October 3 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by September 1, 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.
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT: GIRLS INC. OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
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 ON-LINE ONLY; RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE)
* 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
* 9:00am - Run the Runway 5k
* Awards to Conclude!
ENTRY FEES
* 5K
* Before September 1 - $25
* September 1 through September 28 - $30
* September 29 through October 3 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by September 1, 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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