Daffodil Dash 5K

Event Overview

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

• Location: Hubbard Park, 999 West Main St, Meriden, CT
• Course: USATF Certified Course (Out and Back along the beautiful Merimere Reservoir)
• Parking: 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

• T-Shirts: 2025 Daffodil Dash Performance T-Shirts will be available for sale for $10 on race day while supplies last!

Kids Fun Run Course Info

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

Entry Fees

• 5K: (through March 31st): $20
• 5K: (April 1st - 23rd): $25
• 5K: (thereafter): $30
• Kids Fun Run: Free
• Registration: is open until 8:45 am 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!