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29th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5k Run/Walk

Date:
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Location:
38 McElwain St
Merrimack, New Hampshire
03054
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Indoor Run Walk

The 29th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Merrimack Road Runners Booster Club is held every year on the 4th of July with all profits benefiting the Merrimack High and Middle School Track and Cross Country programs. The Booster's Club is a volunteer organization that proudly supports all running programs in Merrimack, both at the Middle School and High School levels. The Merrimack Sparkler 5K is the largest fundraiser of the year. All money raised goes directly to the kids participating in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track and field. With the past support of our community the Booster's Club has been able to give money towards coaching stipends, clothing stipends, replacement of equipment and travel expenses. The Booster Club also gives out (5) $500 scholarships at the end of the year to graduating seniors. This years race will (like our races since 2021) will start and finish on the Merrimack High School track.

Registration Fee Schedule:

Sparkler 5K

  • On or before March 31, 2026 11:59 pm: Adults $30.00, Youth (13 & younger) $20.00

  • April 1, 2026 thru July 2, 2026 11:59 pm: Adults $35.00, Youth (13 & younger) $25.00

  • Beginning July 3rd: Late Registration $40 all participants

Kid's Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run is free (400 meters on the track) and starts at 7:40 am

Bib Pick Up

Early Bib Pick Up - 4pm to 6pm on Friday July 3rd at the VFW in Merrimack (282 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054).

Race Morning - You will be able to pick your bib up race morning as BUT we strongly advise you to pick up your bibs/shirts at early bib pick up.

Shirts

First 150 5k registrants will receive a Sparkler 5k t-shirt

Awards

Top 2 Overall Male and Female,

Top 2 male and female in each age group;

Age Groups: 1-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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