Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

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Hubbard Park, Meriden CT

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ 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: A local celebration honoring spring.
Softball Leagues: Both men's and girls' leagues were supported by Bob.
Soccer League: Active involvement in local soccer activities.
Community Groups: Associated with Boy Scout Troop 43, Castle Craig Playhouse, and school projects.

🌳 Fundraiser 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, 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: Starts 9:15 am
5K Road Race: Starts 9:30 am

📝 Entry Information

5K Registration: $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 winners will be recognized.
Top 3 women: Overall winners will be recognized.
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!