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 exciting day of running at the Third Annual Run The Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026! Set in the picturesque Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, South Central Connecticut, this unique event invites participants to experience the thrill of running on an actual runway. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, taking runners through the scenic South Meriden neighborhood before returning to the runway for a spectacular finish. Young runners can join in the fun with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8:45 AM, making this event perfect for families and runners of all ages.
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Girls Inc. of Central Connecticut. Registration is online only, with entry fees for the 5K starting at just $25 before August 31. Don’t miss your chance to earn awards in various age divisions and enjoy a complimentary T-shirt if you register early. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Girls Inc. of Central Connecticut. Registration is online only, with entry fees for the 5K starting at just $25 before August 31. Don’t miss your chance to earn awards in various age divisions and enjoy a complimentary T-shirt if you register early. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
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 August 31 - $25
* August 31 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 August 31 - $25
* August 31 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.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 02 MAR -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 MAR
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Meriden Markham Airport, 213 Evansville Ave, Meriden, 06451, CT, United States
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