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Running Races in New Hampshire
New Hampshire currently has 67 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Keene, Concord, Nashua and Dover have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 50 5Ks, 8 10Ks, 5 half marathons and 2 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (27), November (15) and September (9) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 84 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 67
- Active listings
- 151
- Cities with races
- 79
Browse New Hampshire races by distance
Upcoming races in New Hampshire
The next 60 of 67 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Plaistow Community YMCA Color Run 5K Road Race & Kids Fun RunAtkinson, NH60 Days to My 5KAdultChildFriend Sponsor +5 more
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FGH Elementary School @ Horne Street 5k Run & Fran's Fitness WalkDover, NH2 Mile Fitness Walk5KDRS Season Pass Holders
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Walk On 5K Walk/Run/RollExeter, NHAdult 5K Walk/Run/RollChild 5K Walk/Run/RollFamily 5K Walk/Run/RollSenior Adult 5K Walk/Run/Roll +1 more
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Tommy’s TrotHollis, NH
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Dover Turkey TrotDover, NH5k RegistrationFourth Graders and UnderShirt Purchase OnlyNon-Race Participant
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in New Hampshire
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Reach the Beach RelayLancaster, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced~200-mile relay (12-person and 6-person ultra teams) ~5,000 runners
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Rock 'N Race 5K Run/WalkConcord, NH Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K Run/Walk (plus 1-mile option) ~5,000 runners
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CHaD HERO Half MarathonNH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Smuttynose Rockfest Half MarathonHampton, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Citizens Shamrock ShuffleManchester, NH Usually held in March · date not confirmed2 Mile Run/Walk (plus Lil' Leprechaun kids' run) ~2,500 runners
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CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5KManchester, NH Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
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Millennium Mile Road RaceLondonderry, NH Usually held in January · date not confirmed1 Mile ~2,500 runners
When races happen in New Hampshire
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 5 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 9 upcoming races
- October
- 27 upcoming races
- November
- 15 upcoming races
- December
- 3 upcoming races
New Hampshire cities with the most races
- Keene
- 6 upcoming races
- Concord
- 5 upcoming races
- Nashua
- 3 upcoming races
- Dover
- 3 upcoming races
- Manchester
- 2 upcoming races
- Exeter
- 2 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 2 upcoming races
- New Ipswich
- 2 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Reach the Beach RelayLancaster, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced~200-mile relay (12-person and 6-person ultra teams) ~5,000 runners
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Rock 'N Race 5K Run/WalkConcord, NH Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K Run/Walk (plus 1-mile option) ~5,000 runners
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CHaD HERO Half MarathonNH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Smuttynose Rockfest Half MarathonHampton, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Citizens Shamrock ShuffleManchester, NH Usually held in March · date not confirmed2 Mile Run/Walk (plus Lil' Leprechaun kids' run) ~2,500 runners
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CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5KManchester, NH Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
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Millennium Mile Road RaceLondonderry, NH Usually held in January · date not confirmed1 Mile ~2,500 runners
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Dartmouth Health Fisher Cats Thanksgiving 5KManchester, NH Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~1,700 runners
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HPM Insurance Snowflake ShuffleBedford, NH Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K ~1,500 runners
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Northeast Delta Dental New England Half MarathonConcord, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf MarathonRelay ~1,500 runners
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Seacoast Half MarathonPortsmouth, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~1,500 runners
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Mount Washington Road RaceGorham, NH Usually held in June · date not confirmed7.6 mi mountain race ~1,200 runners
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The Hampton Half Marathon & 5KHampton, NH Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half MarathonKeene, NH Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~850 runners
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Greenland Half Marathon & MarathonGreenland, NH Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~800 runners
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Great Island 5KNew Castle, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K Run/Walk5K Race WalkKids Fun Run ~700 runners
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Northeast Delta Dental Boston Prep 16-Miler & 5-MilerDerry, NH Usually held in January · date not confirmed16 Miles5 Miles ~600 runners
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Hanover Turkey Trot 5K & 10KHanover, NH Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K Road Race ~500 runners
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Loon Mountain RaceLincoln, NH Usually held in July · date not confirmed~6.6 miles (mountain) ~500 runners
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Ghost Train Trail RacesBrookline, NH Usually held in October · date not confirmed30456075 +1 more ~400 runners
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Bedford Rotary Trails to Ales 5KBedford, NH Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K Trail Run ~300 runners
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Gate City Marathon, Half Marathon & RelayNashua, NH Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay ~300 runners
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Bow Lake Dam 15K/5K Race To Cure Cystic FibrosisStrafford, NH Usually held in June · date not confirmed15K5K ~200 runners
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Freeze Your Buns Winter 5K SeriesNashua, NH Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K ~150 runners
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Wildcat Trail MarathonGorham, NH Usually held in June · date not confirmedTrail Marathon ~150 runners
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Barnstead's Old Home Day Run for Pancakes 5kBarnstead, NH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K IndividualFamily Registration (4 or more)
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Bear Brook Trail RacesAllenstown, NH Usually held in September · next date not announcedUltramarathonHalf Marathon
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in New Hampshire: common questions
- How many races are there in New Hampshire?
- RaceRove currently lists 67 upcoming races in New Hampshire with a confirmed date, plus 84 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which New Hampshire cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Keene (6), Concord (5), Nashua (3), Dover (3) and Manchester (2).
- When is race season in New Hampshire?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (27), November (15) and September (9).
- What is the biggest race in New Hampshire?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in New Hampshire is the Elliot Corporate 5K, with about 5,000 runners across all of its distances.
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