Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
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.
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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
36%
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.
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- Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Meriden, Connecticut on October 25, 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 The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Meriden, Connecticut at Meriden Markham Airport, Meriden, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run
Oct 25, 2026