Join us 7/5 to celebrate July 4th weekend and Concord’s 300th birthday!
Flat and Fast USATF Certified 5k course.
First Place $300
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
Plus AG Awards
Registration 6:30-7:55 am
Awards at 9:00 am
Proceeds go to Run to Home Base and the GSEP team.
Sponsored by Delta Dental
Race Director Ellen Raffio
Date: July 5, 2026
Start time: 9:00am in the Courtyard
Advance registration $45. Day of Registration $60.00. If spots remain, day of registration will close promptly at 8:15AM, NO Exceptions.
Advance registration closes on July 4 at 7pm
Check-in & Day of Registration: Courtyard - 7:30am to 8:15am.
The first 100 Race participants receive a t-shirt.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30am in the finish area.
Prizes awarded as follows:
Overall Male & Female finishers each get a $100.00 Stratton Gift Card
First to the finish line, Male and Female, in each of the following age groups:
AGES: 14 and under years, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-52 years, 53-65 years, 66 and over years
1st prize - $50 Stratton Gift Card
2nd prize -$25 Stratton Gift Card
3rd prize - Stratton Swag
See you at the starting line!
ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY … VIA BIKEREG
Race-Day Schedule:
2:30pm - Deadline for any weather related notices (to be shared via bikereg email list)
4:45pm to 5:30pm - Racer Sign-In at the NHMS Front Gate w/NHMS Staff & SRT Staff. All racers must pay a $10 gate fee to NHMS at sign-in each week, spectators pay $5.
5:15pm - NHMS infield opens and warm-up begins
6:00pm - Racing begins
Race Dates - Planned Courses (subject to change):
4/16 – Magic Mile
4/23 – TBA
4/30 – Road Course
5/07 – Magic Mile or Frontier
5/14 – Road Course
5/21 – Road Course
5/28 – Road Course
6/04 – TBA
6/11 – Road Course
6/18 – Magic Mile or Frontier
6/25 – Road Course
7/02 – TBA
7/09 – Road Course
7/16 – Road Course
7/23 – Road Course
7/30 – TBA
8/06 – Magic Mile or Frontier
8/27 – TBA
9/03 – Road Course
9/10 – Road Course
Categories and Numbers: There are three fields for the series: A, B, and C. You will indicate your field of choice by answering a custom question during registration.
The A field is intended primarily for riders in Category 3 or above. Category 5 racers should not register for the A field except with prior permission from the race promoter (send email to [email protected]), or inquire at the gate during registration. The B field is recommended for experienced riders with considerable strength. The C field is recommended for all other riders, including new and slower riders. If you register for a field and decide you want to make a change before the race, please let us know at the gate.
Junior Membership: Available to persons 17 years of age or younger. A parent or guardian will need to be in attendance to sign the waivers for the race and entry into the NHMS facility. If you are unable to accompany the minor, please make prior arrangements with the race director to ensure that all necessary forms are completed in advance.
NHMS Gate Entry Fee: The series pass does not include the NHMS gate entry. The gate entry fee is $10 per adult racer, or $5 for juniors and spectators. The gate fee is paid directly to NHMS at gate, and helps cover costs of ambulance, personnel and other direct costs associated with hosting the race at their venue. Please Note: Failure to pay the gate fee will result in a permanent ban from participating in the NHMS series.
Weather Cancellations: We try hard to avoid cancelling races due to weather, but sometimes mother nature happens. We will send out cancellation notices by email to all Bikereg registrants.
New Racers: New racers are always welcome. If you are a new racer and/or it is your first time at the series, please feel free to contact the race director with any questions or ask for assistance during registration. The race series is a welcoming environment, and there are many experienced racers at the series who are happy to assist new racers.
The Courses: The races are run on four courses: (1) the road; (2) the inner road; (3) frontier; and (4) the magic mile. We will attempt to notify racers which course will be used in advance, but do not have control over last minute changes. For information about the various courses, please see the photographs and information at the bottom of this registration page.
Season Passes: Season passes are available on bikereg.com: https://www.bikereg.com/nhms
Licenses and Rules: A USA Cycling license is NOT required for a series pass and/or day-of registration. All USA Cycling Rules for helmets apply. No Aero Bars. Please visit the NHMS page on our website for rules about the series.
The Potential Race Courses:
The Road Course
Oval with Chicane
Frontier Course
Magic Mile Course
Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the inaugural running of the Pursuit of Happiness 5k! Hosted by the American Independence Center, the race starts and finishes in historic downtown Exeter, the Revolutionary Capital of New Hampshire. The race route will take you past the iconic Exeter Bandstand, the Old Town Hall, and the site of the Town House Common where the Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of New Hampshire on July 16, 1776!
Northeast Velodrome
Summer Championship Series
June 6, June 27, July 12, August 2, 2026
Schedule
Track opens at 9AM
Racing begins at 10AM
Category
Scratch
Tempo
Elimination
Points
Open 4/5 (non-championship)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Open P/1/2/3
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Masters Women 45+/55+ (Cat 1-4)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Open Masters 45+ (Cat 1-4)
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Women P/1/2/3
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Open Masters 55+ (Cat 1-4)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Explanation of Races
Scratch - Race runs the determined number of laps; top 5 taken at the finish
Points Race - Sprints every 6 laps; 5, 3, 2, and 1 point awarded for top 4 in each sprint. Points are doubled for the finish (10, 6, 4, & 2). Riders gaining laps on the designated field will earn 20 pts; riders losing laps on the designated field will lose 20 pts. Ties in points are broken by finish of last sprint.
Tempo - Every lap the first two riders score 2 and 1 points respectively: The final lap scores 3, 2, and 1 point.
Elimination – The last rider across the line at designated intervals is eliminated. Eliminations typically occur every one of two laps, as announced. The final two riders will sprint for the win on the last lap. Eliminated riders must exit the track safely when directed.
Omnium-style track meet. Track bikes only. Categories will be combined or split at promoters’ discretion based on attendance. Promoter reserves the right to cancel races that do not meet the minimum field limit listed above or merge fields to achieve minimum field sizes. Omnium leaders will be invited to participate in the Feature.
Rider sign-in opens 1 hour before racing begins and closes 15 minutes before racing begins.
Omnium Scoring
Points are awarded for placing in each event:
Place Points
1st 40
2nd 38
3rd 36
4th 34
5th 32
6th 30
7th 28
8th 26
9th 24
10th 22
11th 20
12th 18
13th 16
14th 14
15th 12
16th 10
17th 8
18th 6
19th 4
20th + 2
Final Omnium standings are determined by total accumulated points.
Tie-breaker: Higher placing in the Points Race.
Series Scoring
Riders who compete in all four events receive a 5-point bonus added to their final series score.
Series standings accumulate across all four race dates.
Series tie-breaker: Most recent superior placing.
Information can be found at https://northeastvelodrome.wordpress.com/.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.