The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire's Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler

🌼 Event Overview

Get outside and welcome spring with the 4th annual 'Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler' on Saturday, May 3!

• Date and Time: Saturday, May 3, starting at 9 a.m.
• Location: 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH, at the Aviation Museum of N.H.
• Event Type: Run/Walk event open to all participants.
• Purpose: A fund-raiser supporting youth education programs at the Aviation Museum.

💵 Registration Details

Registration for the 'Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler' is $25 through Monday, March 31: for those 12 and under and 62 and above, the fee is discounted to $20. Starting Tuesday, April 1, the fee is $40: $35 for those 12 and under and 62 and above. Registration on Race Day is $50 per person. The first 100 registrants will receive an official "Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler" shirt and the first 100 finishers will receive a custom finisher medal.

• Regular Registration: $25 until March 31.
• Discounted Rates: $20 for ages 12 and under and 62 and above.
• Late Registration: $40 starting April 1, $35 for discounted categories.
• Race Day Fee: $50 per person.

Participants may register online at www.runsignup.com: under “Find a Race,” search for "Aviation Museum." More information is also available at www.aviationmuseumofnh.org.

🏃‍♂️ The Course

Starting at the Aviation Museum of N.H.’s historic 1937 terminal building, the course will first wind through lightly-trafficked streets and through the historic village area of North Londonderry.

• Water Stops: Two water stops along the route.
• Trail Highlights: Participants will enjoy the newest section of the Londonderry Rail Trail.
• Terrain: The course includes significant elevation changes: strollers are discouraged.
• No Pets: Pets are not allowed during the race.

🏆 Awards and Timing

Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and in other categories such as longest time to finish.

• Timing Services: Provided by NovusMage.
• Traffic Control: Managed by the Londonderry Police and Fire departments.
• Awards: Prizes for top finishers and special categories.

🤝 Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Aviation Museum is also seeking Race Day volunteers. If you're interested in helping out, contact Leah Dearborn at (603) 669-4877 or at ldearborn@nhahs.org.

In addition, the museum is seeking business and community sponsors to help defray costs of organizing the event. For information about sponsorships, contact Jeff Rapsis at (603) 236-9237 or at jrapsis@nhahs.org.

✈️ About the Aviation Museum

The Aviation Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization based in the 1937 art deco passenger terminal at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is dedicated to preserving the Granite State's rich aviation past, and also inspiring today's students to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.

The Aviation Museum of N.H. was named the ‘Best Place to Take Kids’ in Southern N.H. four years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024) in the annual Hippo Reader's Poll.

The Aviation Museum is located at 27 Navigator Road, off Harvey Road, in Londonderry, N.H. For more information, visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org or call (603) 669-4877.