7 running events in Meriden, Connecticut

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Miles for Migraine - Connecticut 2026 [milesformigraine.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  Miles for Migraine will host its 7th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Connecticut event on Sunday April 12th at Hubbard Park in Meriden. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache...

  Miles for Migraine will host its 7th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Connecticut event on Sunday April 12th at Hubbard Park in Meriden. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.

  The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.

  Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!

  Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services as well as the Hartford Healthcare Headache Center and Yale Headache Center to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs.

  5k Run Virtual Walk

  Mirror Lake Drive, Meriden, Connecticut, 06451, United States
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• Race for YOUR Mental Health [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Join us for CASBHC’s Race for YOUR Mental Health 5K, featuring a Kids' Fun Run and a Health Fair with local exhibitors and activities for all ages. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., and the kids' Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. Following the Kids' Fun Run, the 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m., along with the Health Fair and all of the family-friendly activities.

  5k Fun Run Run Walk

  999 West Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut, 06450, United States
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• Daffodil Dash 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  Join us on Sunday April 26, 2026 for the Daffodil Dash 5k and Kids Fun Run!

  Proceeds go to all the great community causes the Meriden Parks & Recreation and Meriden Running Club support!

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  Join us on Sunday April 26, 2026 for the Daffodil Dash 5k and Kids Fun Run!

  Proceeds go to all the great community causes the Meriden Parks & Recreation and Meriden Running Club support!

  Race Location / Course

  • Hubbard Park, 999 West Main St, Meriden, CT

  • USATF Certified Course ( Out and Back along the beautiful Merimere Reservoir)

  • Parking is located in the park and around Mirror Lake.

  Race Day Schedule

  • Check-In Opens: 7:45 am (Located in the main parking lot, near the playscape, under the big white festival tent!)

  • Kids Fun Run start: 8:45 am

  • 5K start: 9:00 am

  • Award Ceremony to Conclude

  Race Notes:

  • 2026 Daffodil Dash Performance T-Shirts will be available for sale for $10 on race day while supplies last!

  • Kids Fun Run Course Info:

  • Kids Fun Run begins at the 5k starting line, turning left and running along Mirror Lake Drive. The route passes the large parking lot and playscape areas and turns left onto Reservoir Ave, finishing back where the participants started.

  • Total distance: 4/10ths of a mile

  • Please note, all kids are welcome to join! Parents are allowed to run, jog, walk with their children!

  Entry Fees

  • 5K (through March 15th): $20

  • 5K(March 16th - April 5th): $25

  • 5K (April 6th - April 20th): $30

  • 5k (April 21- Race Day): $35

  • Kids Fun Run: Free

  • Registration is open until 8:45am on Race Day!

  Awards

  • Top 3 Overall Male & Female

  • Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female

  • 19 - Under

  • 20 - 29

  • 30 - 39

  • 40 - 49

  • 50 - 59

  • 60 -69

  • 70 +

  Kids Fun Run Participants will receive certificates!

  5k Fun Run Run Walk

  Meriden, Connecticut, 06451, United States
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• Meriden Memorial Mile [runsignup.com]
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  Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for the 2026 Meriden Memorial Mile!

  A one-mile walk/run event to coincide with Meriden’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. We expect a terrific mix of participants, including children...

  Join us for the 2026 Meriden Memorial Mile!

  A one-mile walk/run event to coincide with Meriden’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. We expect a terrific mix of participants, including children and their families, serious runners and those who simply want to enjoy a neighborhood walk to celebrate our Veterans!

  Proceeds benefit our local Veterans and help connect our community with future running & fitness events!

  Event Schedule

  • Race Day Check-In Begins: 8am

  • Race Begins: 9am

  Awards

  • Trophies for the top three Males and Females

  • Medals for first male and female in following categories:

  • 15 and under

  • 16-19

  • 20-29

  • 30-39

  • 40-49

  • 50-59

  • 60-69

  • 70+

  Registration Fees

  • Before May 11th - $20 (16 years and under $10)

  • May 12th - May 24th - $25 (16 years and under $10)

  • Race Day Registration - $30

  • Veterans & Active Military Members - FREE!

  1 Miles Run Walk

  Meriden, Connecticut, 06450, United States
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• Arc Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM

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  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...

  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.

  5k 10k Run Virtual

  200 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut, 06450, United States
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• Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  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...

  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.

  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Kids Run Walk

  Meriden, Connecticut, 06451, United States
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• Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 9:15 AM

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  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...

  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!

  3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

  Meriden, Connecticut, 06451, United States
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