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2026 WCA Black Fly Blitz 5k

Date:
Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Location:
64 Village Road
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
03287
United States
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5k Run Walk

Welcome to the 18th Annual Black Fly Blitz 5K Run/Walk!

Join us for a scenic 3.1-mile loop around beautiful Wilmot Flat as we celebrate Memorial Day with community, movement, and a little friendly competition.

Race Day: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Wilmot Flat Loop

Registration Details

Online registration is open through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.

Through April 30, runners can purchase a commemorative Blitz T-shirt for just $15.

Registration is free for children 11 and under and $25 for participants ages 12 and up through May 23.

Race-day registration increases by $5 for participants ages 12 and up.

Check-in & race-day registration begin at 7:30 a.m. under the tent on the Town Green at the intersection of Kearsarge Valley Road and Village Road.

The Course

The 5K course is a clockwise loop starting on Village Road and continuing along Shindagan, Cross Hill, and Campground Roads, finishing near the Town Green. The route is relatively flat with gentle rolling terrain, making it enjoyable for runners and walkers alike.

After crossing the finish line, participants can refuel with free beverages and snacks.

Awards

Awards ceremony: 10:15 a.m. at the Wilmot Bandstand on the Town Green (next to the Wilmot Town Office).

Special prizes for first overall male and female finishers.

Medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.

For everyone’s safety, please leave dogs at home.

Supporting the Community

Proceeds from the Black Fly Blitz benefit the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) and its free programs. The WCA owns and operates the Red Barn Community Center on Village Road and Timmy Patten Park, a beach and the playground on Shindagan Road.

Learn More

Visit www.wilmotwca.org, call the WCA office at (603) 526-7934, or email [email protected] for additional information.

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