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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Meriden Markham Airport, Meriden CT
5K
45–61°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–56°F
dry
2024
42–63°F
dry
2023
47–68°F
dry
2022
59–74°F
dry
2021
51–71°F
rain
2020
41–52°F
dry
2019
45–64°F
dry
2018
37–46°F
dry
2017
57–68°F
rain
2016
40–50°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 25
Sunny · 40–61°F
Sunday, Oct 25starts near 40°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 4 mph
About this race
Join us for the 4th 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!
Special Thank You to our 2026 Title Sponsor: Markham AviationProceeds will benefit: DAV: Disabled American Veterans
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 online only; Race Day registrations available until 15 minutes prior to race)
- 8:45am - Kids Fun Run
- 9:00am - Markham Aviation Run the Runway 5k
- Awards to Conclude!
Entry Fees
- 5K
- Before July 31 - $25
- August 1 through September 27 - $30
- September 28 through October 18 - $35
- Thereafter - $40
- Kids run - FREE
** T-Shirts guaranteed to 5K participants registered by October 11, 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:
- Please - No Dogs allowed within the airfield property.
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