Race for YOUR Mental Health

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.

ARC RUN 2026

Please join us for our largest fundraiser of the year to support our mission and community impact! The Arc Run 2026 includes two on-site races on September 19, 2026, as well as a virtual race spanning August 19 - September 19.

The on-site 5K and 10K races utilize our USATF-certified course beginning and ending at 200 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. For us, our course passes through portions of Meriden and Wallingford to emphasize our deep roots and decades of service to both communities. For you, our course allows your race to be a marathon-qualifying time (stay tuned for details)!

Want to support the Arc Run but don't want to actually run? Consider becoming a sponsor or simply a sideline cheerleader! There are plenty of ways to show up and be part of our community. Contact us for more information.

RACE DAY EVENTS

8:00 AM | Check-In

9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies

9:15 AM | Race Begins

10:15 AM | Award Ceremonies

Cash prizes are available for the top-performing male and female runners. All runners will be automatically entered into our prize raffle upon registration. Both cash prizes and raffle prizes will be announced during the award ceremonies. Runners do not need to be present to win.

This year, the Arc Run will also be hosting a vendor fair from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM! To become a vendor, hit the "Become a Sponsor" at the top of the page and select the "Vendor Booth" option.

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.

Join us for the 4th annual Lyman Orchards Pie Run which offers 5K and 5 mile distance options through our hilly orchards and the Middlefield community!

Proceeds benefit local Veterans and the Boxes to Boots Organization!

Event Schedule

• 7:15 am race check in begins

• 8:15 am kids fun run start

• 8:30 am 5K and 5 mile race start

• Post race refreshments available at the finish.

Entry Fees - Includes race shirt and Lyman's Pie** (Shirt guaranteed to all registered prior to 10/18; Subject to availability after)

• 5K

• $30 before Oct 3

• $40 before Oct 25, thereafter $45

• 5 Mile

• $40 before Oct 3

• $50 before Oct 25, thereafter $55

• Kids Fun Run

• Free - but registration is still required, please. (Race shirt and pie not included)

Note: Entry processing fees are included in the amounts displayed.

Awards

• Top 3 overall male and female winners

• Top male and female in each age group

• 14 and under

• 15 - 19 yrs

• 20 - 29 yrs

• 30 - 39 yrs

• 40 - 49 yrs

• 50 - 59 yrs

• 60 - 69 yrs

• 70+ yrs

Interested in Volunteering or Sponsoring this year's race?

Contact: [email protected]

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!