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New Hampshire Marathon
New Hampshire Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Bristol, New Hampshire. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bristol, NH
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Bristol, New Hampshire
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- nhmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $103.63 (from raceroster.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the New Hampshire Marathon
A scenic October race circling Newfound Lake during peak foliage with marathon, half and 10K options, drawing runners from dozens of states and several countries.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston qualifier; established 1993; benefits the Tapply-Thompson Community Center
- Notes
- Popular marathon
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New Hampshire Marathon: common questions
- When is the New Hampshire Marathon?
- 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 New Hampshire Marathon held?
- In Bristol, New Hampshire.
- What distances does the New Hampshire Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the New Hampshire Marathon?
- About 600 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 New Hampshire Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the New Hampshire Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $103.63 (from raceroster.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the New Hampshire Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the New Hampshire Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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