Run For Ryan Memorial Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Owen Bell Park, Dayville, CT
- Distance
- 5K · Walk · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.
The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration shall remain open until 9:15 AM on race day.
Entry Fees:
- Run or Walk
- Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35
- 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)
- Kids Fun Run - FREE
Race Shirt:
- A race shirt will be provided to run / walk entrants, subject to availability at the time of registration.
Event Schedule
- Race day check in opens
- Walk participants from 07:15 AM
- 5K participants from 07:45 AM
- Walk start - 8:00 AM
- Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM
- 5K start - 9:30 AM
Awards:
- Top male, female, and non-binary overall
- Top three male and female age group winners:
- 11 yrs and under
- 12-15 yrs
- 16-19 yrs
- 20-29 yrs
- 30-39 yrs
- 40-49 yrs
- 50-59 yrs
- 60-69 yrs
- 70+ yrs
Notes:
- $50 cash awards shall be given to any male or female who establishes a new course record.
- The current records are: Male - 16:23 (Alex Norstrom, 2022) Female - 18:37 (Angelia Rafter, 2022)
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Thompson Lake, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayville, CT
Elevation
428 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Run For Ryan Memorial Run?
- Run For Ryan Memorial Run is a running race held in Dayville, Connecticut on July 18, 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 Run For Ryan Memorial Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Dayville, Connecticut at Owen Bell Park, Dayville, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Ryan Memorial Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Ryan Memorial Run
Jul 18, 2026