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: 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 - 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
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Run The Runway 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Meriden, CT
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Meriden, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
