Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

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! 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 online only; Race Day registrations available until 15 minutes prior to race)8:45am - Kids Fun Run9:00am - Run the Runway 5kAwards to Conclude! Entry Fees  5K Before July 31 - $25August 1 through September 27 - $30September 28 through October 18 - $35Thereafter - $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

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. 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: The Meriden Daffodil FestivalThe Meriden Men's Softball LeagueThe Meriden Girls Softball LeagueThe Meriden Soccer LeagueBoy Scout Troop 43Castle Craig PlayhouseFrancis T. Maloney High School Props and PaintsThe Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew 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 wa

French's Ledges Trail 10K & Fun Family Story Walk Get outside, explore the trails, and support our Plainfield Elementary School. Join us for a fun, community focused day at French's Ledges! Whether you're an experienced trail runner, looking for a new outdoor adventure, or hoping to enjoy some time on the trails with your family, there's something for everyone. The French's Ledges Trail 10K & Fun Family Story Walk is all about bringing our community together, enjoying the outdoors, and supporting our school. This is a grassroots event designed to be simple, affordable, and fun. No big production, just good people, beautiful trails, and a great reason to get outside! Choose Your Adventure French's Ledges Trail 10K Ready for a trail adventure? Join us for a 10K through the beautiful trails of French's Ledges. Whether you're chasing a personal goal or simply looking to enjoy a run in nature, this event is a great opportunity to get outside and challenge yourself. Fun Family Story Walk Bring the kids and enjoy a family friendly outdoor adventure! The Story Walk is a relaxed opportunity for families to explore the outdoors together while enjoying a story along the way. It's a great way to introduce young children to the trails and make some memories together. Event Details Location: French's Ledges, New Hampshire 10K registration: $20 prior to 19 November, $25 race day registration Family Story Walk registration: $10 per participant Supporting Our School This event is about more than a great day on the trails; proceeds will support the creation of an accessible trail and a permanent, outdoor Story Walk installation at French's Ledges. These projects will help make time outdoors more welcoming, inclusive, and engaging for community members of different ages and abilities. What to Expect A welcoming, community focused outdoor event Beautiful local trails and time outside An affordable way for individuals and families to participate A fun opportunity to connect with neighbors and fellow outdoor enthusiasts A chance to support our school while enjoying the outdoors Whether you're joining us for the 10K or bringing the family for the Story Walk, we'd love to see you there! Register today and join us for a great day on the trails! Awards for top male and female runners.

French's Ledges Snowshoe 5K & Fun Family Story Walk Snowshoe Get outside, enjoy the snow, and explore the trails, and support our Plainfield Elementary School. Join us for a fun, community focused day at French's Ledges! Whether you're an experienced snowshoe racer, looking for a new outdoor adventure, or hoping to enjoy some time on the trails with your family, there's something for everyone. The French's Ledges Snowshoe 5k & Fun Family Story Walk Snowshoe is all about bringing our community together, enjoying the outdoors, and supporting our school. This is a grassroots event designed to be simple, affordable, and fun. No big production, just good people, beautiful trails, and a great reason to get outside! Choose Your Adventure French's Ledges Trail 5K Ready for a winter adventure? Join us for a 5K through the beautiful trails of French's Ledges. This event is a great opportunity to get outside and challenge yourself. Fun Family Story Walk Snowshoe Bring the kids and enjoy a family friendly outdoor adventure! The Story Walk is a relaxed opportunity for families to explore the outdoors together while enjoying a story along the way. It's a great way to introduce young children to the trails and make some memories together. Event Details Location: French's Ledges, Meriden, NH 5K registration: $20 prior to 4 February, $25 race day registration Family Story Walk registration: $10 per participant prior to 4 February, $15.00 race day registration Supporting Our School This event is about more than a great day on the trails; proceeds will support the creation of an accessible trail and a permanent, outdoor Story Walk installation at French's Ledges. These projects will help make time outdoors more welcoming, inclusive, and engaging for community members of different ages and abilities. What to Expect A welcoming, community focused outdoor event Beautiful local trails and time outside An affordable way for individuals and families to participate A fun opportunity to connect with neighbors and fellow outdoor enthusiasts A chance to support our school while enjoying the outdoors Whether you're joining us for the 5K or bringing the family for the Story Walk, we'd love to see you there! Register today and join us for a great day on the trails! Awards for top male and female runners.

Join us face to face OR virtually for the 32nd Annual JW Tiger 5K!   As a fundraiser for our Cross Country team, we have held a 5K race every year for the past 32 years!  This year, you can come RUN THIS TOWN or run YOUR town.    This gives you all the opportunity to join us as we celebrate the wonderful rush of finishing a 5K and you will be helping us raise the money we need to purchase food, snacks, drinks and equipment for our Cross Country team!   We will medal top 3 in each age group as well as special pottery for top 3 male and female runners provided by Mark Ralston, retired Art teacher.