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.

📅 Bob's Legacy

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: A cherished local event celebrating daffodils.
• Softball Leagues: Involvement in both the Meriden Men's and Girls Softball Leagues.
• Soccer League: Participation in the Meriden Soccer League.
• Boy Scouts: Volunteered with Boy Scout Troop 43.

🌸 Memorial Fund

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 at 8:00 am
• Kids Fun Run: Starts at 9:15 am
• 5K Road Race: Starts at 9:30 am

💵 Entry Information

• 5K Registration Fees: $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: Recognizing the top three male finishers.
• Top 3 Women: Recognizing the top three female finishers.
• Age Group Winners: 1st place in each age group.

🎁 Post-Race Activities

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!

For more details, visit the official race page: Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race.