Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Hubbard Park, Meriden, CT
- Distance
- 5K · Kids Run
From the Organizer
The 4th Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is a 5K run/walk race with a kids Fun Run just before. It is being held in memory of Bobby Lynes who was a lifelong resident of Meriden.
In high school Bob ran on the track team at Orville H. Platt High School. Throughout his life he volunteered in Meriden for many different organizations such as:
- The Meriden Daffodil Festival
- The Meriden Men's Softball League
- The Meriden Girls Softball League
- The Meriden Soccer League
- Boy Scout Troop 43
- Castle Craig Playhouse
- Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints
- The Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew
Monetary donations and proceeds from this road race will go into The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park. Proceeds from previous years races have gone towards a beautiful bench put in the park dedicated to Robert for anyone to go and sit on and enjoy the beautiful park, as well as a donation made to plant more daffodil bulbs, and a donation was made to the Daffodil Festival for the 45th anniversary fireworks display for 2025 as well as another donation to the 2026 festival! We hope you can join us in honoring him and his dedication to the city and park that he loved, Meriden’s beautiful Hubbard Park.
Race Day Schedule
- Participant check in opens 8:00 am
- Kids Fun Run start 9:15 am
- 5K Road Race start 9:30 am
Entry - Online registration only
- 5K - $25 for registrations before September 30, $30 for registrations before November 1. Thereafter $35 (Note: registration is via this online portal only)
- Kids Run - Free
Daffodil Festival Promotion : Sign up Sunday April 26th through Sunday May 3rd for a reduced price of $20!
T-Shirts for all 5K registrants before October 17, 2026
Awards
- Top 3 men overall
- Top 3 woman overall
- 1st place in each age group
Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant. We also will have Roba Physical Therapy and Wellness at the race offering free massages, normatec compression boots, and the opportunity for free movement screens at their clinic to all attendees!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in CT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race?
- Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is a running event held in Meriden, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Meriden, CT at Hubbard Park, Meriden, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race
Nov 7, 2026