5K races near Concord

The Warner Fall Foliage Festival 5K is a 5K run/walk on Warner, New Hampshire's roads, held annually as part of the town's Fall Foliage Festival. This is a community race, not exclusively for runners, with walkers welcomed and official timing provided by North Star Timing. The course follows local Warner roads, and the festival atmosphere attracts volunteers, sponsors, and a wide local audience. The race recently achieved a record number of participants, offers free T-shirts to its first 100 registrants, and receives support from Delta Dental and Maple Syrup Farms.

The Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk begins at Fisher Cats Stadium in Manchester, New Hampshire. The event starts at 10 AM and has a Halloween theme. It is a timed 5K run/walk managed by Second Wind Timing. Families, walkers, runners, and leashed dogs are welcome. The event supports the Animal Rescue League of NH, aligning with its dog-friendly nature. Costumes are encouraged for both people and dogs. The race will feature event photography, with a portion of digital photo sales benefiting ARLNH. Those who register early will receive a race shirt. The event fosters a community atmosphere for animal enthusiasts.

The Hamsterwheel is a timed trail-running event in New Boston, New Hampshire, held in November on a marked 4-mile loop near the Hillsborough County Fairground. Participants select solo or relay formats, with race durations from 6 hours up to 30 hours. The objective is straightforward: complete as many laps as possible within your chosen category's time limit. The loop utilizes the New Boston Rail Trail and has runners as straightforward, not technical. This emphasizes pacing, nutrition, and mental fortitude over navigating difficult terrain. Spectators and support crews can observe runners every 4 miles, a benefit for ultrarunners. The event has seen significant mileage achieved, such as Cody Cutler's 144 miles in the 30-hour race, completed after 36 out-and-back segments on the rail trail.

The Drew Ceppetelli Turkey Trot is a 5K in Barrington, New Hampshire, starting from 276 Smoke Street on Thanksgiving morning. It is a nonprofit run and walk held in memory of Drew Ceppetelli, with proceeds supporting a scholarship fund in her name. The course is mostly flat and beginner-friendly, allowing participants to run, jog, or walk at their own pace. Friends, family, neighbors, first-time 5K participants, and casual walkers share the route, many wearing pink shirts made for the race or similar attire. Registration is available in advance or on race morning, and donations to the scholarship fund can be added during registration or given at the event.