Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race
This Hooksett Kiwanis race is also co-sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank and Crown Chimney. 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: For the safety of all runners, walkers and local traffic: Please no strollers of any kind and no dogs. T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrations.
Registration Details:
- EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026. All runners/walkers $20, Kid's Fun Run $5.
- Pre-Registration: August 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026. All runners/walkers $30, Kid's Fun Run $5.
- LATE Registration/Race Day: All runners/walkers $35, Kid's Fun Run $5.
T-shirt and Bib Pick Up:
T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrants. We will try to honor your size requests. You may register in person and pick up your T-shirt and bibs prior to the race on Friday, 9/18/26 from 4:00-6:00 PM and on race day Saturday, September 19 at the Hooksett Public Library front steps.
Logistics and Amenities:
- Port-O-Potties at the trail head.
- Parking on one side of University Heights Road. Please observe No PARKING signs and cones.
- A shuttle van will be available from the Library to the Heads Pond Trail Head.
- Secure bin for personal items at the Library.
Additional Activities:
There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing at the award ceremony. Tickets: 3 for $5 or 10 for $10. Purchase at registration tables.
Event Schedule:
- Main Race Start: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM.
- Kid's Fun Run Start: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM (registration open until then).
Beneficiary Information:
All proceeds from this event will go to the Hooksett Kiwanis activities and events benefiting children, including school Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Kids' Kloset, Hooksett Community Food Pantry, and trail improvements. Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Tax ID # 35-2219078.
Awards:
Male and Female Age Groups for the Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race: 15 & Under, 16-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.
For more information please visit: https://www.hooksettkiwanis.org/kiwanis-5k