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Great Island 5K
Great Island 5K is a 5K Run/Walk, 5K Race Walk and Kids Fun Run event held in New Castle, New Hampshire. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- New Castle, NH
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- New Castle, New Hampshire
- Distances
- 5K Run/Walk, 5K Race Walk, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Flat coastal roads, minimal gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- greatisland5k.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Great Island 5K
A scenic seacoast 5K starting and finishing at Great Island Common at the mouth of the Piscataqua River, winding through historic New Castle.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Community race that has raised nearly $400,000 for local scholarships and youth programs
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Great Island 5K: common questions
- When is the Great Island 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Great Island 5K held?
- In New Castle, New Hampshire.
- What distances does the Great Island 5K offer?
- 5K Run/Walk, 5K Race Walk and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the Great Island 5K?
- About 700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Great Island 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Great Island 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Great Island 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Great Island 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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