New Hampshire · 5K
5K Races in New Hampshire
New Hampshire currently has 42 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Concord, Manchester, Nashua and Hampton have the largest concentration of events.
November (14), May (6) and October (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 49 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 42
- Active listings
- 91
- Cities with races
- 51
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Upcoming 5Ks in New Hampshire
All 42 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
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in New Hampshire
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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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CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5KManchester, NHMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
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The Purple Hope 5kNottingham, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,900 runners
When 5Ks happen in New Hampshire
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 6 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 5 upcoming races
- November
- 14 upcoming races
- December
- 3 upcoming races
New Hampshire cities with the most 5Ks
- Concord
- 6 upcoming races
- Manchester
- 4 upcoming races
- Nashua
- 3 upcoming races
- Hampton
- 3 upcoming races
- Keene
- 2 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 2 upcoming races
- Bedford
- 2 upcoming races
- Exeter
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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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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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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Apple Harvest Day 5kDover, NH Usually held in October · next date not announcedAHD 5K 21 and overAHD 5K under 21
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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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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
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: ManchesterManchester, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Hillsboro Fire Fighters Assoc - 5 Alarm 5KHillsborough, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail RaceHooksett, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles
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Mandy’s Angels Paws for a Cause 5KMeredith, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Mill Falls Best of Both Worlds 5K Road Race & Fun RunHooksett, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced800m5K
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Operation Delta Dog - 5K Run to RescueNashua, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Plaistow Community YMCA Color Run 5K Road Race & Kids Fun RunAtkinson, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced60 Days to My 5KAdultChildFriend Sponsor +5 more
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RSB Lakes Region for Parkinson's 5kLaconia, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Second Annual Run to Remember BrandiNashua, NH Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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St. Joseph Hospital's Ribbon Run|Walk 5K, Step Up for Cancer CareNashua, NH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 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.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in New Hampshire: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in New Hampshire?
- RaceRove currently lists 42 upcoming 5Ks in New Hampshire with a confirmed date, plus 49 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which New Hampshire cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Concord (6), Manchester (4), Nashua (3), Hampton (3) and Keene (2).
- When is 5K season in New Hampshire?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (14), May (6) and October (5).
- What is the biggest 5K in New Hampshire?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in New Hampshire is the Elliot Corporate 5K, with about 5,000 runners across all of its distances.
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