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Running Races in New Hampshire
New Hampshire currently has 67 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Concord, Nashua, Keene and Manchester have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 42 5Ks, 9 10Ks, 10 half marathons and 6 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (19), May (9) and October (7) 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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CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5KManchester, NHMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
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Dover Turkey TrotDover, NH5k RegistrationFourth Graders and UnderShirt Purchase OnlyNon-Race Participant
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Citizens Shamrock ShuffleManchester, NH2 Mile Run/Walk (plus Lil' Leprechaun kids' run) ~2,500 runners
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Gate City Marathon, Half Marathon & RelayNashua, NHMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay ~300 runners
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Reach the Beach RelayLancaster, NH~200-mile relay (12-person and 6-person ultra teams) ~5,000 runners
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~200-mile relay (12-person and 6-person ultra teams) ~5,000 runners
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CHaD HERO Half MarathonHanover, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Citizens Shamrock ShuffleManchester, NH2 Mile Run/Walk (plus Lil' Leprechaun kids' run) ~2,500 runners
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CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5KManchester, NHMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
When races happen in New Hampshire
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 4 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 9 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 4 upcoming races
- September
- 3 upcoming races
- October
- 7 upcoming races
- November
- 19 upcoming races
- December
- 3 upcoming races
New Hampshire cities with the most races
- Concord
- 7 upcoming races
- Nashua
- 5 upcoming races
- Keene
- 5 upcoming races
- Manchester
- 5 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 3 upcoming races
- Derry
- 3 upcoming races
- Hampton
- 3 upcoming races
- Portsmouth
- 2 upcoming races
Running in New Hampshire cities
Browse New Hampshire races by month
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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CHaD HERO Half MarathonHanover, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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The Purple Hope 5kNottingham, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,900 runners
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Seacoast Half MarathonPortsmouth, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~1,500 runners
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Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail RacesKeene, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~1,250 runners
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Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy EstuaryStratham, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,000 runners
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Be A Hero 5k Run/WalkMoultonborough, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced3.2 Miles ~700 runners
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Great Island 5KNew Castle, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run/Walk5K Race WalkKids Fun Run ~700 runners
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New Hampshire MarathonBristol, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf ~600 runners
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LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10KRye, NH Usually held in August · next date not announced10K ~500 runners
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Ghost Train Trail RacesBrookline, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced30456075 +1 more ~400 runners
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Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 5KMilford, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~200 runners
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Stinson Lake 5K Run/WalkRumney, NH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K ~200 runners
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Midstate Massive Ultra TrailNew Ipswich, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced100 Miler50 Miler30 Miles ~150 runners
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Ragged 75 Stage Race and 50kDanbury, NH Usually held in July · next date not announcedStage RaceStage 1 ~100 runners
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Bubba's Backyard UltraCenter Conway, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedLast Person Standing ~99 runners
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Black Bear Trail RacesWaterville Valley, NH Usually held in August · next date not announced50K23K4 Mile1 Mile Fun Run ~98 runners
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Pisgah Mountain Trail RacesChesterfiled, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced50K23K ~68 runners
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Jigger Johnson UltrasWaterville valley, NH Usually held in August · next date not announced100 Mile ~61 runners
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Kilkenny Ridge RaceStark, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced50 Miler25 Miler25K ~28 runners
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Apple Harvest Day 5kDover, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedAHD 5K 21 and overAHD 5K under 21
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ASP's Franconia Notch Half MarathonFranconia, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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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
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Call to Duty Memorial 10K & 5KCoos County, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced10k road race5k Road Race
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Christmas In July 5K Running RaceConcord, NH Usually held in July · next date not announced5K50 Yards
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Connor's Climb Foundation 5k and Family WalkExeter, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced3.2 Miles5K
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Cranmore Mountain RaceNorth Conway, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced10K- 2 Loops5k- 1 Loop
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Fellowship Housing Opportunities' Fall Fun 5KConcord, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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FGH Elementary School @ Horne Street 5k Run & Fran's Fitness WalkDover, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced2 Mile Fitness Walk5KDRS Season Pass Holders
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 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: Concord (7), Nashua (5), Keene (5), Manchester (5) and Lincoln (3).
- When is race season in New Hampshire?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (19), May (9) and October (7).
- 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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