Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races

For 6 weeks, young athletes across Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been swimming, biking, and running toward this one incredible goal!

This finale event brings together participants from Race4Chase programs across both states to celebrate their hard work, determination, and confidence gained throughout the summer. It’s more than a race, it’s a powerful celebration of youth achievement, healthy living, and community support.

While this event is exclusively for Race4Chase participants and not open to public registration, we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a safe, smooth, and unforgettable experience for every child crossing that finish line.

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: To Be Announced Soon!

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.

Thank you all for coming out to support the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k. The race proceeds raised nearly $900 for our scholarship fund. We look forward to seeing everyone and even more people next year on the last Sunday in October, October 25th for year 2. In the meantime, please enjoy the following photos from track and cross country alumnus Marie Delarosa. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jSD85-ynfzvEPqndyB-E_MUSybN8tKL6?usp=drive_link

Welcome to the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k presented by Get Good Lawn Care and Landscaping at the home of the Crosby Bulldogs, Jimmy Lee Stadium. With a challenging up, down and flat course, we hope to see you there to help support the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame and our mission to provide scholarships to graduating senior student-athletes. We are excited to partner with local Lawn and Landscaping company Get Good Lawn Care and Landscaping as our presenting sponsor.

Parking on race day will be in the parking lots to the right of the Rotella Magnet School entrance across from the track.

If you are interested to becoming a sponsor, please reach out to us via our contact for or via email at [email protected]

Race Day Registration will be from 8:30-9:30 at the Crosby High School Track. Cost $25, cash only.

Race Day Packet Pickup: will be from 8:30-9:30 at the Crosby High School Track.

Award Age Groups are as follows:

1-13

14-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Course Records:

Male: Nick Dalidowitz 16:17

Female: Anora Thomas 20:13

T-Shirts will be provided for all who register prior to October 3rd

Timing will be provided by Crosby Bulldog Track and Field Timing.

The 4th Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race is a 5K run/walk race with a kids Fun Run just before. It is being held in memory of Bobby Lynes who was a lifelong resident of Meriden.

In high school Bob ran on the track team at Orville H. Platt High School. Throughout his life he volunteered in Meriden for many different organizations such as:

• The Meriden Daffodil Festival

• The Meriden Men's Softball League

• The Meriden Girls Softball League

• The Meriden Soccer League

• Boy Scout Troop 43

• Castle Craig Playhouse

• Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints

• The Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew

Monetary donations and proceeds from this road race will go into The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park. Proceeds from previous years races have gone towards a beautiful bench put in the park dedicated to Robert for anyone to go and sit on and enjoy the beautiful park, as well as a donation made to plant more daffodil bulbs and a donation was made to the Daffodil Festival for the 45th anniversary fireworks display for 2025! We hope you can join us in honoring him and his dedication to the city and park that he loved, Meriden’s beautiful Hubbard Park.

Race Day Schedule

• Participant check in opens 8:00 am

• Kids Fun Run start 9:15 am

• 5K Road Race start 9:30 am

Entry - Online registration only

• 5K - $25 for registrations before September 30, $30 for registrations before November 1. Thereafter $35 (Note: registration is via this online portal only)

• Kids Run - Free

T-Shirts for all 5K registrants before October 17, 2026

Awards

• Top 3 men overall

• Top 3 woman overall

• 1st place in each age group

Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant. We also will have Roba Physical Therapy and Wellness at the race offering free massages, normatec compression boots, and the opportunity for free movement screens at their clinic to all attendees!