Daffodil Dash 5K

Daffodil Dash 5K

Sun April 26, 2026

Meriden, CT 06451 US

Race Info

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
• Kids Fun Run start: 8:45 am
• 5K start: 9:00 am
• Award Ceremony to Conclude Race

Notes

2025 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 of a mile. Parents are allowed to run, jog, walk with their children!

Entry Fees

• 5K (through March 31st): $20
• 5K(April 1st - 23rd): $25
• 5K (thereafter): $30
• Kids Fun Run: Free

Registration is open until 8:45am on Race Day!

Awards

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female 19 - Under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 +
• Kids Fun Run Participants will receive certificates!