7 events in Nashua, New Hampshire

Miles for Meals!

We are excited to welcome you to the 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County! It will be at Mine Falls Park, a fantastic venue welcoming runners and walkers! The trails are unique and offer a wonderful 5K route and beautiful 3K walking trails, so walkers will enjoy this day just as much. If you do plan to attend, bring your families and friends! This is such a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, get out in the community, and support a phenomenal cause all at the same time!!

Live Race: Sat. Sept. 19th

Location: Mine Falls Park, 7 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH 03062 (use this address for your GPS)

Registration Check-in: 8:30-9:15 AM

Race start time: 9:30 AM

Route: This is a beautiful trail that runs through the woods and by the river. Some sections are paved but most of the trail is dirt and can be uneven- please be aware if you are considering running with a stroller. Also, the route will be open to the public during the race, so we are asking all to be aware and share the trail.

Giveaways: Your race registration (for both runners and walkers) will include:

• 2026 Miles for Meals T-shirt: (must register before August 14th to be guaranteed a t-shirt). T-shirts for day-of attendees must be picked up at the event. Virtual attendees will be able to pick up their shirts at the HCMOW Administrative Office in Manchester the week after the race.

• HCMOW Office: 46 Milford Street, Manchester, NH 03102

Teams: If you would like to create either a fundraising or race team, you can do so during the registration process. If you prefer not to register for the event but would like to donate, fundraise individually, or fundraise as a team, you can do so by going directly to the donate tab at the top of the page.

ABOUT US

Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County delivers nutritious meals to older adults. What someone may not know is that the human connection we provide can also help to improve quality of life and in some cases, even save lives. Isolation has become even more prevalent, within an already lonely population. Our own participants report that most of the time, our driver is the only visitor they have all week. Without human connection—older people’s lives are shortened and they can suffer damage to their mental and physical health and quality of life. With our program, not only do people receive that nutritious meal, but the social interaction we provide, however brief, helps them to feel connected, reassured, and wards off the isolation that can lead to serious health conditions.

Since opening its doors in 1977, Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County has served more than 14.5 million meals, and today we are providing an average of 8,000 meals a week to our older and homebound neighbors throughout Hillsborough County, NH. With those nutritious meals come wellness checks, resources, care/concern follow-up calls and connection to the community.

Our agency fully believes in tackling this epidemic of loneliness and isolation head on, which is why the residents of Hillsborough County 60 and older have a unique opportunity through Meals on Wheels: the Dine Out Club. Through three restaurant partnerships, older adults can enjoy a nutritious meal from a menu with a range of healthy options in the company of friends. We also offer a transportation service in Manchester for seniors that is a social opportunity in addition to providing much needed conveyance to stores and dining

It is through events like the Miles for Meals 5k that our community is able to help our Hillsborough County neighbors access nutrition and avoid isolation. Please join us in ending hunger and isolation among our older neighbors by signing up today!

Date: September 20, 2026

Location: Mine Falls, Nashua NH

Start Time: 9AM

Description: Run a quiet 5K through the beautiful Mine Falls in Nashua to help support Operation Delta Dog! Operation Delta Dog rescues dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans - all at no cost to our veterans!

Early Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: 7:45AM for both packet pickup and same day registration.

Fees:

$35 pre-registration (on or before August 31)

$45 on September 1

**Veteran or Veteran with One Dog - $25 (NO PRICE CHANGE)

**15 & Under Pricing - $25 Flat Rate

Want to run with one dog?: All race categories (5K, Veteran Category, Youth Registration) will allow runners to bring one dog each and registrants will also receive a finish line goodie bag for their dog. There will also be 2 prizes for runners with a dog: Fastest Team (human/dog) and Best Matching Outfits (human/dog). During the registration process, please select if you will be running with a dog or not!

Team/Club Category: This is an easy and fun way to recruit your family and friends. Teams must consist of at least 3+ people. Prizes will be awarded for the largest & fastest team (teams must include at least 1 female for prizes)

Swag: The first 200 registrants by August 16th will receive a commemorative Operation Delta Dog Run to Rescue t-shirt.

Awards:

Top Overall Male/Female

Medals to top three M/F finishers in each category (Under 14, 15-19 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Largest Team

Fastest Team (Cumulative time for the top 3 finishers) *(Must include at least 1 female)

Top three overall M/F Veteran finishers

Fastest Dog/Human Finisher

Best Human/Dog Matching Outfits

*No double dipping

Post-Race Festivities: Light refreshments and an award ceremony.

Beneficiary: 100% of proceeds will be allocated to Operation Delta Dog

Can’t make the event? But would like to make a contribution? Donations can be made right here through this registration platform.

Weather Policy: This event will be held rain or shine.

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 603.921.5253