Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run - Meriden
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Markham Aviation Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run : Meriden
The 4th annual Markham Aviation Run The Runway event takes place at Meriden Markham Airport in Meriden, Connecticut. The centerpiece is a 5K race that begins on the airport runway, continues through the South Meriden neighborhood, and returns to the runway for the finish. A Kids Fun Run is included and a Virtual 5K option is offered.
The event is presented by Meriden Markham Airport, the City of Meriden, and The Meriden Running Club. Markham Aviation is the 2026 title sponsor. Proceeds benefit DAV: Disabled American Veterans.
Entry fees for the in-person 5K follow a tiered schedule: $25 before July 31, $30 from August 1 through September 27, $35 from September 28 through October 18, and $40 thereafter. The Kids Fun Run is free. A virtual 5K option carries a $20 fee. T shirts are guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11; thereafter shirts are subject to availability.
Awards recognize the top three overall male and female finishers and 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 plus. No dogs are allowed within the airfield property. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
