Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race

Event Overview

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

Race Details

• Location: The trail race begins at Heads Pond trail at the intersection of Hooksett Rd. and Post Road in Hooksett.
• Course: It proceeds along a hard packed stone dust surface, enters a wooded conservation trail and ends at the Hooksett Public Library.
• Date: September 20, 2025
• Link: More Info

Restrictions

For the safety of all runners, walkers and local traffic: Please no strollers of any kind and no dogs.

Registration Information

• 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
• T-shirts: Provided to the first 100 registrations.

T-shirt and Bib Pick Up

T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrants. 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 and on race day Saturday, September 20 at the Hooksett Library front steps.

• Port-O-Potties: There will be Port-O-Potties at the trail head.
• Parking: Participants will be parking on one side of University Heights Road. Please observe the No PARKING signs and cones.
• Shuttle: A shuttle van will be available to take you and spectators from the Library to the Heads Pond Trail Head.
• Personal Items: A secure bin will be available for personal belongings while you run.

Awards and Raffles

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.

• Ticket Prices: Tickets will sell for 3 for $5 or 10 for $10.
• Kid's Fun Run: Kids can register online or on Friday and Saturday.
• Registration Deadline: Registration for the Kid's Fun Run will be open until 9:15 AM.
• Course Length: The Kid's Fun Run will be a half mile course.

Proceeds and Beneficiaries

All proceeds from this event will go to the Hooksett Kiwanis activities and events sponsored by them.

• Beneficiaries: These events include Manchester Central High School, Pinkerton Academy and Trinity High School Key Clubs, and more.
• Community Programs: Funds will support Hooksett Memorial K Kids, trail improvements, Kids' Kloset, and the Hooksett Community Food Pantry.
• 501c3 Organization: Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Tax ID # 35-2219078.
• Contact: Please visit this link for more information.

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+