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Saturday, August 29th, 2026
76 Belknap Mountain Rd, Gilford NH
5K
57–74°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–67°F
rain
2024
54–69°F
dry
2023
60–75°F
dry
2022
60–85°F
dry
2021
58–68°F
dry
2020
55–68°F
rain
2019
60–76°F
rain
2018
70–87°F
dry
2017
51–67°F
dry
2016
61–75°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 29
Rain likely · 56–79°F
Saturday, Aug 29starts near 56°F · 7% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Race Overview
49th Annual Gilford OLD HOME DAY 5K ROAD RACE
Saturday, August 29th 2026
Starts at 8:00 AM
Near the Village store.
Hosted by Gunstock Nordic Association
Awards and Prizes
- Major Gift Certificates: For the first three finishers in the overall men's and women's divisions.
- Age-Specific Divisions: Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
- Presence Required: You must be present to receive your award.
- Awards Ceremony: Results will be available, and the ceremony will take place shortly after the finish of the race.
T-Shirts
SPECIAL DESIGNED T-SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS
Parking Information
Parking at the Gilford ES and HS.
Registration Details
- Online Registration: Available before August 28 by 3 pm is $30: after that - $40.
- In-Person Registration: You may pick up your bib and register in person the night before the race on Friday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 7 PM.
- Race Day Registration: Available from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at the Gilford Elementary School.
- Payment: Cash or checks, Venmo, no credit cards.
Course Information
Race-Day Registration will be open until 7:30am at the finish line. Fee will be increased.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page.
Course map
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