Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This Hooksett Kiwanis race is also co-sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank.

The trail race begins at Heads Pond trail at the intersection of Hooksett Rd. and Post Road in Hooksett. It proceeds along a hard packed stone dust surface, enters a wooded conservation trail and ends at the Hooksett Public Library.

🚫 Restrictions

• Safety: For the safety of all runners, walkers and local traffic.
• No Strollers: Please no strollers of any kind.
• No Dogs: Dogs are also not permitted.

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Registrations: T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrations. Sign up now!
• Pick Up: You may register in person and pick up your T-shirt and bibs prior to the race on Friday, 9/19/25 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
• Race Day: On race day Saturday, September 20 at the Hooksett Library front steps.
• Size Requests: We will try to honor your size requests.

🗓️ Registration Fees

• Early Bird Registration: 7/1/2025 - 7/31/2025 all runners/walkers $20, Kid's Fun Run $5.
• Pre-Registration: 8/1/2025 - 9/18/2025 all runners/walkers $30, Kid's Fun Run $5.
• Late Registration: Race Day all runners/walkers $35, Kid's Fun Run $5.

📍 Event Logistics

• Parking: Participants will be parking on one side of University Heights Road.
• Shuttle Service: A shuttle van will be available to transport participants from the Library to the Heads Pond Trail Head.
• Secure Location: A bin will be available for personal items while running the race at the Library.

🎟️ 50/50 Raffle

We will have a 50/50 raffle drawing at the award ceremony after the race. You can purchase tickets at the registration tables on Friday night and Saturday morning so remember to bring some money. They will sell for 3 for $5 or 10 for $10.

👶 Kid's Fun Run

Kids for the Kid's Fun Run can register online or on Friday and Saturday. Registration will move to the Library front steps once the main race starts on Saturday at 8:30, ending at 9:15 when the race starts in front of the Library. It is a half mile course.

🤝 Proceeds Beneficiaries

All proceeds from this event will go to the Hooksett Kiwanis activities and events sponsored by them. These events include Manchester Central High School, Pinkerton Academy and Trinity High School Key Clubs, Hooksett Cawley and Manchester Hillside Middle School Builders Clubs, Hooksett Memorial K Kids, trail improvements in Hooksett, Kids' Kloset, Hooksett Community Food Pantry and other programs benefiting children. Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Tax ID # 35-2219078.

🏆 Age Groups for Awards

Male and Female Age Groups for the Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race: 15 & Under, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

ℹ️ More Information

For more information please go to: Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Information

🔗 Race Link

Register for the race here: Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race