Concord Firecracker 5K 7/5 8am

2026 will mark the 59th running of this summer classic honoring coach Bill Luti who founded what was then the Concord 5 Miler in 1968. As such it is one of the oldest continuing footraces in New England. The course is a 5 mile USATF certified loop from Memorial Field in Concord, NH, through scenic St. Paul's School.

A free Kids Fun Run for 12 and Under is available after the main event. You can register for this event on site beginning at 9:15 am race morning.

Online registration closes Thursday, July 16, at 9:00 AM. After that, late sign up can be done at Marathon Sports in Concord on Friday, July 17 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM or at Memorial Field on Saturday Morning between 6:30 and 7:45. Skip the lines on race day and try our early packet pickup at Marathon Sports on Main Street in Concord. You will also receive a 15% discount on most store purchases while you’re there.

Pittsfield Balloon Rally’s

Frank H. Donovan 5K

August 2^nd, 2026 at 9:00 am

Register today for a great summer race!

$100 cash prizes for the top male and top female runner! Awards in each age category.

New this year - 1/4 Zip Long-sleeve Pullovers for all participants registered by July 20th!

Click here to view the Course Map Certified Course: USATF No. NH22009BK

Professional Chip Timing provided by Granite State Race Services

Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, July 30th. Registration will also be available starting at 8:00 am the morning of the race at the gazebo on Drake Field, $30 cash only.

Directions to the Race: Take Rt. 28 to Barnstead Road (Rt. 107) in Pittsfield. Park along Barnstead Road and walk to the gazebo inside Drake Field to register on the day of the race or pick up your bib and race packet. The starting line is just beyond the bridge on Barnstead Road, and the finish line is in the center of Drake Field. Porta potties will be available on Barnstead Road and inside Drake Field.

Link to Past Results: https://www.gsrs.com/index.php/results/5790

More about Frank and the scholarship in his name: Frank was a long-time member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club and a regular volunteer at the annual Balloon Rally. He helped with planning the Rally's 5K for many years and was committed to supporting road races across NH through his involvement with Northeast Delta Dental sponsorships. Though not a runner himself, Frank was a dedicated "speed walker" and biker, an avid tennis player, and he loved skiing and hiking in the White Mountains. He believed in encouraging everyone to enjoy exercise and continued his regular workouts throughout his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Frank H. Donovan Scholarship Fund to help support deserving local high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education. We hope you will click on the tab on the left to see photos and updates for all of our past scholarship recipients.

Thank you to our sponsor this year, Northeast Delta Dental!

We invite you to join us on August 13, (5:30 pm) for a 4-mile run in honor of Anna, a beloved young woman who touched the lives of many and is deeply missed. Anna was passionate about running; she competed at Hopkinton High School and Keene State College.

Proceeds will be donated to the Connor’s Climb Foundation.

“The mission of Connor’s Climb Foundation is to provide suicide prevention education by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and equipping youth, educators, and the community at large with tools and resources focused on the vulnerable age group of 10-24 year-olds, to New Hampshire and bordering community.”

We hope you can join us for this special event.

• Early Bib Pick up Wednesday 12-4

• 8/13 Registration 3::00 - 5:15

• Children's Race 5:00 pm

• 4-Mile Race Start 5:30pm

• Awards 7:00 pm

Presenting Sponsor Delta Dental

Race Day Sponsors Cedar and Main, Contoocook Creamery,

Thank you all for your support!

This Hooksett Kiwanis race is also co-sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank.

The trail race begins at Heads Pond trail at the intersection of Hooksett Rd. and Post Road in Hooksett. It proceeds along a hard packed stone dust surface, enters a wooded conservation trail and ends at the Hooksett Public Library.

Restrictions: For the safety of all runners, walkers and local traffic: Please no strollers of any kind and no dogs.

T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrations. Sign up now!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: 7/1/2025 - 7/31/2025 all runners/walkers $20, Kid's Fun Run $5

Pre-Registration 8/1/2025 - 9/18/2025 all runners/walkers $30, Kid's Fun Run $5

LATE Registration/Race Day: all runners/walkers $35, Kid's Fun Run $5

T-shirt and Bib Pick Up:

T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrants. We will try to honor your size requests. You may register in person and pick up your T-shirt and bibs prior to the race on Friday, 9/19/25 from 4:00-6:00 PM and on race day Saturday, September 20 at the Hooksett Library front steps. There will be Port-O-Potties at the trail head. This year participants will be parking on one side of University Heights Road. Please observe the No PARKING signs and cones. Then there will be a short walk to the front of the Hooksett Library. A shuttle van will be available to take you and spectators from the Library to the Heads Pond Trail Head.

There will be a bin in a secure location for you to put your personal things in while you run the race at the Library. Then just remember to retrieve them after the race.

We will have a 50/50 raffle drawing at the award ceremony after the race. You can purchase tickets at the registration tables on Friday night and Saturday morning so remember to bring some money. They will sell for 3 for $5 or 10 for $10.

Kids for the Kid's Fun Run can register on-line or on Friday and Saturday. Once the main race starts on Saturday at 8:30, the registration will move up to the Library front steps. The children can register right up until 9:15 when the race starts in front of the Library. It is a half mile course.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Hooksett Kiwanis activities and events sponsored by them. These events include Manchester Central High School, Pinkerton Academy and Trinity High School Key Clubs, Hooksett Cawley and Manchester Hillside Middle School Builders Clubs, Hooksett Memorial K Kids, trail improvements in Hooksett, Kids' Kloset, Hooksett Community Food Pantry and other programs benefiting children. Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Tax ID # 35-2219078.

Age Groups for Awards

Male and Female Age Groups for the Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race: 15 & Under, 16-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

For more information please go to: https://www.hooksettkiwanis.org/kiwanis-5k