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Date:
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
58 Mt Major Highway
Alton, New Hampshire
03809
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run

RACE DAY

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – rain or shine.

7:30-8:30AM – Pre-registered racer check-in, shirt pick-up, and same-day race registration (only cash or check accepted).

9:00AM – Race begins!

Post-race – Refreshments, awards and raffles for all paid participants.

SCENIC START/FINISH

The race will start and end in the parking lot adjacent to the Alton Bay Bandstand overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

GPS address: 58 Mount Major Highway (Rte 11), Alton Bay, NH 03810.

SHIRTS

A unisex long-sleeve cotton shirt will be available to all paid participants who have registered by July 14. A unisex long-sleeve polyester tech shirt can be chosen (instead of the cotton shirt) for an additional $5 to all paid participants who have registered by July 14 (no youth sizes available).

¨ Click here for size chart

COURSE INFORMATION

ChronoTrack computerized chip timing provided by Granite State Race Services. USATF-certified course through Alton. Scenic, slightly varying paved course – flat/downhill with one moderate incline. Every mile is marked, with water provided at the 1.5-mile mark and finish area.

¨ Click here for course map

AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS

9 & under · 10-14 · 15-19 · 20-29 · 30-39

· 40-49 · 50-59 · 60-69 · 70-79 · 80 & over

PRIZES

¨ Overall male/female runner

¨ Top male/female runner in each age division

¨ First Alton male/female runner

¨ Teams: running club & family/fun teams

PARKING OPTIONS

¨ On-street parking along Route 11

¨ At the Town Beach on Route 28A

¨ Overflow parking at Jones Field on Letter S Rd

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