Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 3rd 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. This years run is on the day of his actual passing 3 years ago so it is extra meaningful and special this year to the family to have a big turnout to honor this amazing man and the park he loved so much!

🌳 Bob's Contributions

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:

• Daffodil Festival: The Meriden Daffodil Festival
• Softball Leagues: The Meriden Men's Softball League, The Meriden Girls Softball League
• Soccer League: The Meriden Soccer League
• Community Service: Boy Scout Troop 43, Castle Craig Playhouse, Francis T. Maloney High School Props and Paints, The Francis T. Maloney Marching Band Pit Crew

🎗️ Fundraising Purpose

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 to the Daffodil Festival is being made for this 2025 festival! We hope you can join us in honoring him and his dedication to the city and park that he loved, Meriden’s beautiful Hubbard Park.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• Check-in: Participant check in opens 8:00 am
• Kids Fun Run: Kids Fun Run start 9:15 am
• 5K Race: 5K Road Race start 9:30 am

💻 Entry Information

• 5K Registration: $25 for registrations before September 30, $30 for registrations before November 1. Thereafter $35 (Note: registration is via this online portal only)
• Kids Run: Free

T-Shirts for all 5K registrants before October 18, 2025

🏅 Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 men overall
• Overall Awards: Top 3 women overall
• Age Group Awards: 1st place in each age group

Gift cards and baskets raffle after the race. Free raffle ticket for each race registrant.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race.