Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race In Meriden: PHOTOS

The event is held in memory of a lifelong Meriden resident, and helps support the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park.

By Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff

Nov 14, 2026 12:50 AM EST

Meriden's Avery Rochette finished first overall in the 4th Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial 5K Road Race last weekend at Hubbard Park. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)

MERIDEN, CT — The 4th Annual Robert J. Lynes Memorial Road Race was held last weekend at Hubbard Park in Meriden.

The event is a 5K run/walk race with a Kids Fun Run, and is held in memory of Bobby Lynes who was a lifelong resident of Meriden.

Lynes ran on the track team while at Orville H. Platt High School, and volunteered with many organizations in Meriden throughout his life, according to the event's website.

Monetary donations and proceeds from the road race go to The Robert J. Lynes Memorial Fund for the preservation and beautification of Hubbard Park, according to the website.

Avery Rochette, of Meriden, finished first overall in the 5K.

Phil Roucoulet, of Simsbury, was second, and Cheshire's Nathan Scalise finished third.

Clare Keller, of Bantam, finished first overall in the female division, while Blondie Serna, of Norwich, was second, and Kate Lindberg, of Portland, was third.

For complete results, visit here.

Simsbury's Phil Roucoulet finished second. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)

Cheshire’s Nathan Scalise finished third. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)

Clare Keller, of Bantam, finished first overall in the female division. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)

Blondie Serna, of Norwich, finished second. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)

Kate Lindberg, of Portland, finished third. (Photo courtesy of Hamden Fire Captain Joseph Anderson)