Arc Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- ARC 10K · ARC 5K · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
ARC RUN 2026
Please join us for our largest fundraiser of the year to support our mission and community impact! The Arc Run 2026 includes two on-site races on September 19, 2026, as well as a virtual race spanning August 19 - September 19.
The on-site 5K and 10K races utilize our USATF-certified course beginning and ending at 200 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. For us, our course passes through portions of Meriden and Wallingford to emphasize our deep roots and decades of service to both communities. For you, our course allows your race to be a marathon-qualifying time (stay tuned for details)!
Want to support the Arc Run but don't want to actually run? Consider becoming a sponsor or simply a sideline cheerleader! There are plenty of ways to show up and be part of our community. Contact us for more information.
RACE DAY EVENTS
8:00 AM | Check-In
9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies
9:15 AM | Race Begins
10:15 AM | Award Ceremonies
Cash prizes are available for the top-performing male and female runners. All runners will be automatically entered into our prize raffle upon registration. Both cash prizes and raffle prizes will be announced during the award ceremonies. Runners do not need to be present to win.
This year, the Arc Run will also be hosting a vendor fair from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM! To become a vendor, hit the "Become a Sponsor" at the top of the page and select the "Vendor Booth" option.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Meriden Markham Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Meriden, CT
Population
60,418
as of 2023
Elevation
134 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Arc Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Apple Harvest Road Races
6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Arc Run?
- Arc Run is a running race held in Meriden, Connecticut on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Arc Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Meriden, Connecticut at 200 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Arc Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Arc Run
Sep 19, 2026