Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Oct 6, 01:00 PM
The New Hampshire Marathon
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Road runs in United States, Bristol
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Oct 6, 01:00 PM
Running
10K
10 km
Start: Oct 6, 01:00 PM
Running
Kids Marathon
4.2 km
Start: Oct 6, 01:00 PM
About
New Hampshire’s best kept secret for over 30 years — a small, friendly, community-oriented event with courses around Newfound Lake featuring full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids’ marathon. Proceeds benefit local organizations.
Catering & aid stations
Pasta dinner the Friday before race day at Union Lodge, 61 Pleasant St., Bristol, NH (5–7:30 p.m.). Aid stations with water and sports drinks located along the marathon and half marathon course.
Pacers
Pacers set target times per start wave shown on the event schedule (Renntag für Laufende). Pacers wear identifiable flags and run with their assigned group to help runners achieve goal paces.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Bristol
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan38°22°
↑ 07:36
↓ 17:19
Feb42°24°
↑ 07:11
↓ 17:55
Mar55°36°
↑ 07:29
↓ 19:25
Apr65°46°
↑ 06:41
↓ 19:55
May74°57°
↑ 06:05
↓ 20:25
Jun84°67°
↑ 05:52
↓ 20:46
Jul87°71°
↑ 06:05
↓ 20:43
Aug86°70°
↑ 06:32
↓ 20:14
Sep79°62°
↑ 07:00
↓ 19:27
Oct66°50°
↑ 07:28
↓ 18:40
Nov53°38°
↑ 07:02
↓ 17:04
Dec42°27°
↑ 07:31
↓ 16:57
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What's included in entry
- Race shirt
- Race bib
- Chip timing
- Finish medal
FAQ
When is the race day?
Race day is October 3, 2026, with all races starting at 9:00 AM.
Where can I pick up my race packet?
Packet pickup is at Newfound Memorial Middle School, 155 N. Main St., Bristol, NH, on Friday 4:30–6:30 PM and Saturday 7:00–8:45 AM.
What distances are offered?
Full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10K (10 km), and a kids’ marathon (~4.2 km).
Is there on-course food and drink?
Yes, there are aid stations with water and sports drinks on the marathon and half marathon courses, and a pasta dinner the Friday before race day.
Can I register as a volunteer?
Yes, volunteer sign-up is available through the event page.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:43:54 PM
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