Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

Race Overview

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.

About Bobby Lynes

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:

• Meriden Daffodil Festival: Community event celebrating spring.
• Meriden Men's Softball League: Local sports league for men.
• Meriden Girls Softball League: Local sports league for girls.
• Meriden Soccer League: Community soccer organization.
• Boy Scout Troop 43: Local scouting group.
• Castle Craig Playhouse: Local theater group.
• Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints: School theater production support.
• Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew: Support for the school marching band.

Event Purpose

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.

• Daffodil Bulbs: Donation made to plant more daffodil bulbs.
• Daffodil Festival: Donation made for the 45th anniversary fireworks display for 2025!
• Community Engagement: Honor his dedication to the city and park.
• Location: Meriden’s beautiful Hubbard Park.

Race Day Schedule

• Participant Check-In: Opens 8:00 am
• Kids Fun Run: Starts 9:15 am
• 5K Road Race: Starts 9:30 am

Registration Information

• 5K Cost: $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, 2025

Awards

• Top 3 Men: Overall winners
• Top 3 Women: Overall winners
• 1st Place: Each age group

Post-Race Activities

Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant.

Registration Link

You can register for the race at Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race.