Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run - Meriden
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Markham Aviation Run The Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run
The event is held on October 25, 2026 at Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, Connecticut. The 5K route starts on the airport runway, goes into the South Meriden neighborhood, and returns to the runway for the finish. The setting uses airport grounds and public streets adjacent to the airfield.
Distances and formats included:
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- Kids Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
All registrations are handled online; race day registration is available until 15 minutes before the race. T shirts are guaranteed to 5K participants who register by October 11; shirts after that date are subject to availability.
Proceeds from the event benefit DAV Disabled American Veterans, The Curtis Home / Rotary Club, and Veterans Coffee House of Wallingford. The event is presented by Meriden Markham Airport, the City of Meriden, and The Meriden Running Club, with Markham Aviation as the title sponsor.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in age divisions: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. Note that no dogs are allowed within the airfield property. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
