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 fun and fitness at the 4th annual Run The Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, South Central Connecticut! This unique event invites runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages to experience the thrill of running on an actual runway. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, taking participants on a scenic route through the charming South Meriden neighborhood before returning to the runway for a spectacular finish. Young athletes can also join in the excitement with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8:45 AM, making it a perfect day for families to get active together.
Not only will you enjoy a memorable race day, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Disabled American Veterans. Participants are encouraged to register online, with entry fees for the 5K starting as low as $25, and kids can run for free! Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievements. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and create lasting memories—mark your calendars for October
Not only will you enjoy a memorable race day, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Disabled American Veterans. Participants are encouraged to register online, with entry fees for the 5K starting as low as $25, and kids can run for free! Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievements. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and create lasting memories—mark your calendars for October
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: DAV: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
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: DAV: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
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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