Daffodil Dash 5K – Meriden, CT 2026

Date
April 26, 2026
Location
Meriden, CT
Venue
Hubbard Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Events
5K, Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us on Sunday April 26, 2026 for the Daffodil Dash 5k and Kids Fun Run! Proceeds go to all the great community causes the Meriden Parks & Recreation and Meriden Running Club support! Race Location / Course Hubbard Park, 999 West Main St, Meriden, CT USATF Certified Course ( Out and Back along the beautiful Merimere Reservoir) Parking is located in the park and around Mirror Lake. Race Day Schedule Check-In Opens: 7:45 am (Located in the main parking lot, near the playscape, under the big white festival tent!) Kids Fun Run start: 8:45 am 5K start: 9:00 am Award Ceremony to Conclude Race Notes: 2026 Daffodil Dash Performance T-Shirts will be available for sale for $10 on race day while supplies last! Kids Fun Run Course Info : Kids Fun Run begins at the 5k starting line, turning left and running along Mirror Lake Drive. The route passes the large parking lot and playscape areas and turns left onto Reservoir Ave, finishing back where the participants started. Total distance: 4/10ths o

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When is Daffodil Dash 5K – Meriden, CT 2026?

Daffodil Dash 5K – Meriden, CT 2026 takes place on April 26, 2026. The race is held in Meriden, Connecticut.

Where is Daffodil Dash 5K – Meriden, CT 2026 held?

Daffodil Dash 5K – Meriden, CT 2026 is held at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut.

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