Which New Hampshire cities have the most races?
Nashua (6), Keene (6), Concord (4), Manchester (3) have the most upcoming races in New Hampshire. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
New Hampshire · Race calendar
Running Races in New Hampshire
Every upcoming running race in New Hampshire, all 78 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
78 upcoming races · 32 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.
Races by City in New Hampshire
Soonest Races in New Hampshire
78 total Tue, Aug 4, 2026No Boundaries 5K Training Program Nashua, NHFrom $75Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race Alton, NHFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Splash Dash 5K Keene, NHFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Belmont 10 Mile Road Race Belmont, NHFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Canaan Street Lake 5k Canaan, NHFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash Newington, NHFrom $10Details Thu, Aug 13, 2026LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K Rye, NHFrom $50Details Thu, Aug 13, 2026Anna's Run 4-Miler Contoocook, NHFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 20262026 Stinson Lake 5K Run/Walk Rumney, NHFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Prospect Acres Ranch 2,4 & 8 hour Ultra Franklin, NHFrom $40Register Sat, Aug 29, 2026Stag Stampede 5k and Fun Run Dublin, NHFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 6, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Nashua, NH Nashua, NHFrom $45Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in New Hampshire
What race distances can I run in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 5K (57), 10K (5), Half Marathon (3), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in New Hampshire?
September is the busiest month for races in New Hampshire, with 27 of the 78, followed by October with 19. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are New Hampshire races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 32 races in New Hampshire with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:48, 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 races in New Hampshire?
Yes, 14 races around New Hampshire get you off the pavement: 9 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.