Running races in or near Meriden, CT
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Meriden, CT area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Runner or Walker
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Our 6th Annual Tradition! Thanksgiving Morning ...
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Running-10 Mile - 10 Mile Run
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: Are you ready for ...
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Athlete - 10K - Running or Walking 10K
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Our 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race! ...
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The Perfect Ten & Five Mile Road Race
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: Are you ready for ...
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Perfect Ten Miler + Rail Trail 10K - ...
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: As a thank you to all of our participants ...
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Perfect Five Miler + Rail Trail 10K - ...
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: As a thank you to all of our participants ...
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Running-5 Mile - 5 Mile Run or Walk
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: Are you ready for ...
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The Hamden Combo
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: As a thank you to all of our participants ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 07-18-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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2026 New England Series - Day 1 (CT)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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Bubble Run | Hartford 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 07-18-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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2026 Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Our 6th Annual Tradition! Thanksgiving Morning ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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Bubble Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 07-18-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-08-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series(5K's and 10K's too)! No Time ...
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2026 Rail Trail 10K Race
Organization: Shoreline Sharks
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Our 10th Annual Rail Trail 10K Race! ...
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Torrington Road Race 2026
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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Torrington-5 Mile - Individual
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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1 Mile Fun Run - Fun Run
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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Torrington-5 Mile - Age 18 & Under
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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Walking-2.83 Miles - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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Walking-2.83 Miles - Age 18 & Under
Organization: Torrington Road Race
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Our 5 Mile Race is one of Connecticut's oldest running events ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Meriden, CT: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Meriden
Meriden (CT) is a city in New Haven County with an estimated population of 60,868.[4]
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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
