2026 Stinson Lake 5K Run/Walk

Race Overview

This August, the Stinson Lake 5K Run/Walk celebrates its 12th year as a fundraiser for the Stinson Lake Association’s Lake Host Program, which works to protect Stinson Lake from aquatic invasive species and preserve its water quality for future generations.

Note: The race is capped at 200 participants. Register in advance!

This year’s race will be in person only. Due to rising shipping and administrative costs, we will not offer a virtual option, but supporters who can’t attend are still welcome to donate (online or by mail) or purchase a race shirt separately. Last year’s shirts are available for purchase at the Barn Door Hostel (30 Stone Hill Rd, Rumney).

Race Details

• When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. start time
• Where: White Mountain Ranch beach (formerly Happy T Ranch: 75 Ranch Rd, Rumney, NH 03266).
• Course: Approximately 3.1 miles, mostly paved, out-and-back on Stinson Lake Road, starting and finishing on dirt road (Ranch Rd) with turnaround at the Stinson Lake public boat ramp.
• Early bird registration: $30 per person by July 15, comes with a T-shirt

• Regular online registration: $35 per person July 16-Aug. 12 (T-shirts not guaranteed)
• Last-minute / race-day registration: $40 per person: in-person at the following times and locations (cash or check only):
• Friday, Aug. 14 from 4-5 p.m. at the Stinson Lake Association Community Building (15 Community House Road, Rumney, NH)
• Saturday, Aug. 15 from 7:45–8:30 AM at White Mountain Ranch beach

Group discount: Families or groups of 4 or more will receive $5 off per person when they register online under a single transaction.

Race Logistics

• Pre-race packet pickup: Friday, Aug. 14, from 4-5 p.m. at the Stinson Lake Association Community Building (15 Community House Road, Rumney, NH)
• Awards: Overall top 3 men & women, gender age-group winners (1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+), and team awards.

New This Year — Team Challenge

Create a team when registering! Gather your family, camp, coworkers, neighbors, or friends and participate together. Awards and recognition will be given for:

• Largest Team
• Fastest Team: must be registered as a Competitive Team: top 3 finishers scored
• Top Fundraiser
• Biggest Age Gap: registered entrants only
• Best Team Spirit

Community Course Signs

Families, camps, memorials, local businesses, and friends of the race are invited to sponsor custom signs displayed along the course for $100 each.

• Examples include:
• Family Mile
• Memorial Mile
• Camp Mile
• Words of encouragement
• Examples:
• “The _____ Family Mile”
• “In Memory of ______”
• “Camp _____ Cheers You On!”
• “Run Strong, Stinson!”
• “Go Team ______!”
• “One Mile Closer to the Finish”
• “Proud Supporters of the Lake Host Program”
• “Dedicated to Our Stinson Lake Community”
• “In Honor _______’s Love for the Lake”
• “Team _____ Says Keep Going!”

Sponsorships and Volunteers

To inquire about sponsorship, donation, or volunteer opportunities, please contact stinsonlakerace@gmail.com.

Sponsors, Raffle Donations & Volunteers Needed! We are currently seeking sponsors, raffle donations, volunteers, and committee members to help support this year’s race. Volunteer opportunities include sponsorship outreach, fundraising, social media, registration, setup, race-day support, and cleanup.

Final Notes

All proceeds go to the Stinson Lake Association. For race updates, subscribe to our email list, follow our Facebook page, and email stinsonlakerace@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for your support!