16 running, walking, cycling, and other events in Concord, New Hampshire

The 24th Annual Rock'N Race will be on Wednesday May 6, 2026 on the State House Lawn in downtown Concord, NH. We will be walking and running to raise funds for cancer patients and their families receiving support services at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care HOPE Resource Center.

5:50 pm pre-race program

6:00 pm Race Start

Run and/or walk a 5K route or walk a shorter one-mile loop. The event features live music along the way and a variety of snacks and food after the event. Please note that registered runners are timed and registered walkers are untimed.

The first 2,500 participants to register will receive free Rock'N Race T-Shirts! Register before it's too late.

No pets are allowed to participate in the race for safety precautions.

Individuals pushing strollers must line up with the walkers on Capitol Street. If running with a stroller, please line up at the back of the runners on N. State Street.

Please come join us for run a 5k on March 14th! We are running this race in honor of Kalahan Emery.

Where : Two Delta Dental, Concord, NH

When March 14th

Registration 6:30-7:45am

Race starts at 8 am

Awards at 9:00am

"Kalahan was born on October 9, 1998 in Concord, NH. He was an inquisitive child who was curious to know the world around him. Like many children he enjoyed playing, laughing, and watching his favorite movie "Toy Story." Many memories were made while hiking the many trails of the Concord area and beyond, and it's on one of these trails that he acquired the nickname "Dragonfly." Sadly, on March 11, 2001 Kalahan passed away in his sleep of what was later categorized as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).

Similar to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), SUDC is a diagnosis of exclusion which is determined only after all known medical causes have been ruled out. It occurs in children 12 months and older with the cause of death remaining unknown." Kraig Emery (Kalahan's father)

All online registration fees will be donated to The SUDC Foundation.

The SUDC Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness, funding, and advocating for research into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), while providing support to affected families. As the only organization worldwide focused on this issue, it aims to prevent future tragedies and support those grieving.

Key Mission Pillars:

Awareness: Promoting understanding of SUDC among the public and professionals.

Research: Advocating for and funding scientific research to understand and ultimately prevent SUDC.

Support: Offering free, trauma-informed support, including counseling and resources, to families worldwide.

The foundation strives for a future free of SUDC, supporting over 2,000 families in 25 countries.

Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope

We are honored to present Ryan’s Run, a community 5K dedicated to celebrating the life of Ryan McDermott, a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Ryan’s journey with substance use was long and difficult, but it never defined who he truly was. He was known for his kind heart, his adventurous spirit, and his deep love of music. Music was the soundtrack of his life, and he often shared it with those around him as a way of connecting, lifting spirits, and creating joy.

Although his battle with substance use was painful, programs like those supported by the New Hampshire Coalition of Recovery Residences (NHCORR) gave him years of sobriety, stability, and happiness. Those were years filled with family, laughter, and memories that will be cherished forever.

While we grieve the loss of Ryan, we also celebrate his legacy. He would be so proud and so happy to know that an event like this is happening in his honor, bringing people together to support recovery and give others the same opportunities for hope and healing that he once had.

About the Cause

Proceeds from Ryan’s Run will support the New Hampshire Coalition of Recovery Residences (NHCORR), a nonprofit that helps certify and support safe, sober living homes across the state. These homes give people in recovery a stable place to live, rebuild, and thrive.

Unfortunately, almost everyone today knows a friend, loved one, or co-worker who has been affected by substance abuse. Even if this run saves one life, it is all worth it.

Every registration, donation, and step taken at Ryan’s Run will directly help more people on their path to recovery.

Race Day Registration 7:45-8:45am

Come join us this Mother’s Day on May 10 th at 9 am to run a 5k to celebrate this special day!

All online registration fees will go to help a very important group of mothers at Hope on Haven Hill.

• Registration 8:00 am

• Children’s race 8:45 am

• Race starts at 9 am

• Awards 10 am

Top 5 Men and Women will be awarded!

All mothers and grandmothers will receive a rose.

Refreshments served at awards.

NH Maple Syrup Give A Way for all who register for the race.

Sponsored by Delta Dental

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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YEAR THREE!!! 🎉🏳️‍🌈

The Concord Pride 5K is back and we’re so excited to bring the race magic back for another year!

Join us for a fun, welcoming race-day atmosphere filled with music, Pride energy, and community celebration from start to finish.

Some will run for time, some will walk with friends, some will dance across the finish line — all ages, all abilities, and all paces are welcome.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 NH State House

🏁 Start/Finish line moved back to Capitol Street

🗓️ Registration opens February 12th. Early Bird pricing until April 7th.

👕 Free Pride 5K t-shirt for all registered participants ages 10+ through May 18th

(No extra shirts will be available on race day — be sure to register early!)

We’ll have race announcer & DJ Andy this year, plus a pre-race warm-up on the State House Plaza with Ascent Training & Performance!

This annual road race raises funds for Equality Health Center, our local independent health center providing reproductive, sexual, gender-affirming, and behavioral health care to our community. LGBTQIA+ rights and access to affirming health care have never needed community more — and this event is our way of showing up loud, proud, and together for love, inclusion, and accessibility in New Hampshire.

👟 Register as an individual or start a team — race AND fundraise together!

👶 Kids 10 & under race free (registration required!).

We’ll also continue to recognize our top individual and team fundraisers — and bring the spirit for a chance to win our Second Annual Most Spirit Award for the most spirited team! 🎉

NEW THIS YEAR:

🏆 Awards for top finisher in every age category!

🏃 FREE downloadable "Train With Pride" program from Ascent Training & Performance — unlocked after registration, designed for EVERY body to help you get race-day ready.

🪧 Encouragement/Tribute signs for the State House lawn! For $25, you can purchase a sign to honor a participant, cheer on all runners, or share a Pride message. Signs can be taken home after the race, and all proceeds support the event.

THE SUMMER'S HOTTEST RACE IS BACK AGAIN

Join us on Sunday, June 21st, at 8:00 a.m. for the 10th Annual running of the Capital City Classic 5K Road Race! This summer seasonal classic course starts and finishes in Concord’s historic downtown right in front of the New Hampshire State House!

This race is the fifth race in the Delta Dental Capital Area Race Series.

FAQ's:

Is there a pre-race bib pickup?

YES, at Marathon Sports

142 North Main Street,

Concord N.H.

• SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH DURING THE HOURS OF 12PM-5PM

Participants will receive 20% off all in-store purchases during bib pick-up (certain exclusions apply).

If I can't make it to bib pickup, can I pick up my bib on race morning?

We encourage you (or a friend) to pick up your bib prior to race day but, YES, you can pick your packet up in front of the state house at 7:00 a.m. on race day!

If I can't run, how do I volunteer?

Please register as a volunteer on the registration page or email: [email protected]

Where do I park on race day?

There are many options to park on race morning. Parking in downtown Concord on Sunday is free. North Main Street will be closed for the race from Centre Street to Pleasant Street. You can find on street parking on surrounding streets and in the three downtown garages.

• Firehouse Parking Garage: The Firehouse Parking Garage is metered for all-day parking. The garage is located one block west of Main Street. It is situated between School and Warren streets to the north and south, and between North State and Green streets to the east and west. The YMCA is located next door to the structure. You can enter or exit the parking structure from either North State Street or Green Street.

• Durgin Block Parking Garage: The Durgin Block Garage is metered for all-day parking. The garage is located 1/2 block west of North Main Street between School and Warren Streets. You can enter or exit the parking structure from Warren Street off of North State Street, and Exit on School Street to North Sate Street.

Capital Commons Parking Garage: The Capital Commons parking garage is located between South Main and Storrs Streets on the lot known as the Sears block. Entrance and exit is located on Storrs Street. There are 510 parking spaces as well as an elevator and multiple stairwells for easy access to different levels.

Can I run/walk with my dog?

We're sorry; we love dogs, too, but cannot allow dogs (even on leashes) to participate.

Can I run/walk with my baby jogger?

Yes, you can. We ask that all those with joggers to please start near the back of the pack and be mindful of all those around you at all times.

My family is coming, can they watch?

SURE! We recommend watching from the beautiful new sidewalks of North and South Main Street.

Past results?

Please visit IRESULTSLIVE and view the previous 9 years of race results!

AWARDS?

The overall top 3 men, women and non-binary runners will win Marathon Sports gift cards. As will the winner of each age group: 0-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

Will there be post race food?

Absolutely, food will be pre-packaged for a quick and safe getaway.