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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont NH
5K
44–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
36–69°F
dry
2024
47–67°F
dry
2023
47–79°F
dry
2022
34–53°F
dry
2021
49–62°F
dry
2020
37–55°F
dry
2019
36–47°F
rain
2018
48–59°F
rain
2017
40–66°F
dry
2016
48–62°F
dry
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About this race
Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5K Start: 12:00 pm
Festival: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH
Chili Cook-Off 5K
- Event: Kick off the Fall Festival with a family-friendly 5K Fun Run!
- Participants: Runners, walkers, and participants of all ages are welcome.
- Registration: Includes complimentary admission to the Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off!
School Spirit Prize
- Prize: A special prize will be awarded to the participant showing the best school spirit attire!
Beneficiary
- Support: All proceeds support the Claremont Schools Extracurricular Fund.
- Purpose: Provides students with expanded opportunities in athletics, arts, and clubs.
Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off
- Date: The festival runs from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Features: Enjoy food, family fun, local vendors, and plenty of community spirit!
Chili Cook-Off
- Categories: Community members can compete in three categories:
- Individual: Participate as an individual contestant.
- Business: Local businesses can enter their chili.
- Non-Profit Organization: Non-profits are also welcome to compete.
Come Celebrate Fall!
- Organizers: Join Claremont Parks & Recreation, the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce, and the Kiwanis Club of Claremont.
- Celebration: A day celebrating food, family, local pride, and fall traditions.
Activities
- Run: Participate in the 5K.
- Taste: Sample some chili.
- Shop: Support local vendors.
- Celebrate: Join the community in festivities!
Every registration and tasting helps support extracurricular opportunities for Claremont students.
For more information, visit the race page here.
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