Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

NOV

7

2026

A memorial road race and kids fun run in Hubbard Park Meriden on November 7 2026. The event features a 5K, a free kids run, fundraising for park preservation, awards and a post race raffle.

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Meriden, Connecticut

Registration

5 kilometers

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Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is held in Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut on November 7, 2026. The event comprises a 5K run/walk and a separate kids fun run. Monetary donations and race proceeds are directed to the Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park.

The race is organized as an annual memorial event that honors a lifelong Meriden resident and volunteer. Past uses of race proceeds include installation of a bench in the park, donations for planting daffodil bulbs, and support for the Daffodil Festival fireworks. The event lists awards for top finishers overall and in age groups, and a raffle of gift cards and baskets after the race. A local physical therapy provider is noted as offering on-site services such as massages and compression boot sessions during the event.

Entry is handled through online registration only. Fee levels for the 5K are published with different prices depending on registration date; the kids run is free. The race description provides location details as Hubbard Park, 999 W Main St, Meriden CT 06451.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.