Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the Third 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 on-line 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 September 1: $25
  • September 1 through September 28: $30
  • September 29 through October 3: $35
  • Thereafter: $40
• Kids run: FREE

T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by September 1, 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

• Interested in being a Sponsor or Volunteer? Please Email: Meridenrunning@gmail.com
• Inclement Weather / Make Up Date: Sunday, October 5th, 2025
• Please: No Dogs within the airfield property.

For more information, visit the Run The Runway 5K registration page.