Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 4th annual Run The Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run! On Sunday, October 25, 2026, join fellow runners and families at the Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, South Central Connecticut, for a unique opportunity to race on an actual runway. The 5K race will kick off at 9:00 AM, taking participants on a scenic route through the charming South Meriden neighborhood before returning for an exciting finish back on the runway. For the little ones, the Kids Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM, making it a perfect family-friendly event!
Participants can register online for the 5K, with entry fees varying based on when you sign up. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various age categories, and remember that t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by October 11. With the stunning backdrop of the airport and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Run The Runway event promises to be an unforgettable day for runners of all ages. Join us and support a great cause as proceeds will benefit an organization to be announced soon! Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for this
Participants can register online for the 5K, with entry fees varying based on when you sign up. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various age categories, and remember that t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by October 11. With the stunning backdrop of the airport and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Run The Runway event promises to be an unforgettable day for runners of all ages. Join us and support a great cause as proceeds will benefit an organization to be announced soon! Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for this
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th 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: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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 ONLINE 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 July 31 - $25
* August 1 through September 27 - $30
* September 28 through October 18 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11, 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: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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 ONLINE 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 July 31 - $25
* August 1 through September 27 - $30
* September 28 through October 18 - $35
* Thereafter - $40
* Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11, 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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Meriden Markham Airport, 213 Evansville Ave, Meriden, 06451, CT, United States
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