Which New Hampshire cities have the most 5K races?
Concord (7), Nashua (4), Claremont (3), Lincoln (2) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
New Hampshire · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in New Hampshire
Every upcoming 5K in New Hampshire, all 42 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
42 upcoming 5K races · 21 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The New Hampshire races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
New Hampshire 5K Races by City
5K Races in New Hampshire by Month
The Next 5K Runs in New Hampshire
42 total Sun, Oct 25, 2026Second Annual Run to Remember Brandi Nashua, NHFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Live Free Animal Rescue Franken Paws 5K / Walk Londonderry, NHFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Donut Dash - NH Sneaker Brigade Claremont, NHFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Dan Healy Memorial 5K Exeter, NHFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Rescue Me 5K Lincoln, NHFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 202612th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile Keene, NHFrom $40Details Wed, Nov 11, 2026Red, White, and Run 5K and Mile Fun Run Lebanon, NHFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Hampton Falls Tiger Trot 2026 Hampton Falls, NHFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Pope Memorial SPCA Frosty Paws 5k Concord, NHFrom $35Register Thu, Nov 26, 2026GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Derry, NHFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Hampstead Turkey Trot Hampstead, NHFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 202618th Annual Bow Athletic Club and Bow PD Turkey Trot Bow, NHFrom $40Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in New Hampshire
When are most 5K races held in New Hampshire?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in New Hampshire, with 15 of the 42, followed by October with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are New Hampshire 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 20 5K races in New Hampshire with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:20, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in New Hampshire?
Yes, one race around New Hampshire gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.