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NH Marathon The New Hampshire Marathon at Newfound Lake offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K & kids race. Noted as "The Most Beautiful Marathon in New England"!

This is a Boston Qualifier. The NH Marathon is proud to support the following organizations. Circle Program
Mayhew Program
&
Tapply Thompson Community Center

🏆 COURSE RECORD! 🏆What a performance at the 33rd Annual NH Marathon!Andrew McCann set a new marathon course record, cros...
10/04/2026

🏆 COURSE RECORD! 🏆

What a performance at the 33rd Annual NH Marathon!

Andrew McCann set a new marathon course record, crossing the finish line in an incredible 2:28:57.

Congratulations, Andrew, on an outstanding race and a new mark in NH Marathon history!

2:28:57. New course record.
That’s about 5:41 per mile for 26.2 miles. Just unreal.

10/04/2026

Runners! Please find your race results here:

As I take a couple of moments to decompress from yesterday's events and to reflect on the day, one word keeps coming bac...
10/04/2026

As I take a couple of moments to decompress from yesterday's events and to reflect on the day, one word keeps coming back to me. Gratitude! I am so grateful to all to the many volunteers who gave up part of their Saturday (or all of it) to help our runners have a safe and wonderful experience. Although we may not see you during the day, we know you are out there all doing amazing work!

All day, I heard a familiar refrain about how friendly, supportive, organized and enjoyable our runners' experience was before during and after the race event. That is all due to you and your contributions.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a great impression on over 800 runners, their families and friends at the 33rd NH Marathon events.

SPECTATORS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!Race day is almost here, and if you’re planning to cheer on your runner, we’ve made it a...
10/01/2026

SPECTATORS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Race day is almost here, and if you’re planning to cheer on your runner, we’ve made it a little easier to find them along the course.

Our NH Marathon Viewing Map highlights designated viewing and parking areas where you can catch the action, make some noise, and give runners a much-needed boost when they see a familiar face.

Save this map to your phone before race morning.
You can also scan the QR code for the interactive version and plan out your race-day cheering strategy.

Pro tip: Don’t just wait at the finish line. Pick a couple of spots along the course and surprise your runner. A familiar face and a loud cheer can go a long way. 😄

Please be mindful of runners, volunteers, local residents, traffic, and posted parking restrictions as you move around the course.

Runners — tag or share this with your race-day support crew!

We’ll see you this weekend at the New Hampshire Marathon!

09/28/2026

🏃 𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑬 𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲 𝑰𝑺 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬! 🏃‍♀️

The 33rd Annual NH Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & Kids Race is this Saturday, October 3rd, at beautiful Newfound Lake!

Here are the big things you need to know before race morning:

⏰ 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒
• Marathon & 10K: 9:00 AM
• Half Marathon: 9:00 AM
• Kids Race: 9:15 AM

🚍 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 — 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 (𝐍𝐌𝐌𝐒) 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐏.

Please use the provided bus transportation to the start at Sculptured Rocks. Do not arrange a personal drop-off at the starting area, as it creates traffic and safety issues.

Half marathon bag drop is available — mark your bag with your bib number and leave it on the bus for return to NMMS.

📍 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐔𝐏 — NMMS Cafeteria
Friday, Oct. 2: 4:30–6:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 3: 7:00–8:45 AM

Please note: no runners on school grounds before 4:30 PM Friday.

🍝 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑
Friday | 5:00–7:30 PM
Bristol Masonic Hall
61 Pleasant St., Bristol

Pay at the door, or simply give your name if you prepaid during registration.
Please note: gluten-free options will not be available.

👟 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
• Wear your race bib on the front and outermost layer of clothing
• Water stops are located approximately every 2 miles
• Run against traffic on the left side of the road unless directed otherwise
• This is an open course, so please stay alert
• No dogs or strollers
• Be ready for classic New England fall weather!

🎉 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇!

We’ll have refreshments, entertainment, showers available at NMMS and post-race massages provided by Plymouth State University Physical Therapy students on a first-come, first-served basis.

And most importantly — hang around, enjoy Newfound Lake and help us cheer home the runners still out on the course.

📧 Questions? [email protected]
📞 603-744-2713

We can’t wait to see you Saturday. Good luck, runners — let’s make the 33rd NH Marathon a great one!

Race day is almost here — and before we get to the starting line, we have a few more people to thank. Actually…quite a f...
09/25/2026

Race day is almost here — and before we get to the starting line, we have a few more people to thank. Actually…quite a few.

The New Hampshire Marathon has always been more than 26.2 miles around a beautiful lake.

It's neighbors helping neighbors. Local businesses stepping up. Volunteers giving their time. Families lining the course. And an entire community welcoming runners to the Newfound region.

We're proud to recognize our 2026 Bronze Sponsors:

• Harold's Truck & Auto Repair
• Old Mill Properties
• Timberloch Lodge
• Union Lodge
• Mountain Fare Inn
• Paul Fleming & Sons Construction
• Bristol Lions Club
• Best Septic
• Park & Go Market
• Kilter Fitness
• Ragged Mountain Ski Area
• Relaxation Station

And our Local & Donation Sponsors:

• Idle-a-While Country Antiques
• Newfound Lake Inn
• Pleasant View B&B
• Gilly's
• Camp Pasquaney

Every contribution matters, and every one of these organizations helps us continue a New Hampshire tradition that's now 33 years strong.

To all of our sponsors — from Title Sponsor to local supporter — thank you.

Now all that's left is to run the thing.

And yes…we know about the hills.

33rd Annual New Hampshire Marathon
October 3, 2026
Newfound Lake, NH

Now THIS is what community support looks like.This week we're shining the spotlight on an incredible group of businesses...
09/21/2026

Now THIS is what community support looks like.

This week we're shining the spotlight on an incredible group of businesses and organizations that have stepped forward as 2026 Silver Sponsors of the New Hampshire Marathon:

• Meredith Village Savings Bank
• Lisa's Personal Training
• Bristol Rotary Club
• Mid-State Health
• Speare Memorial Hospital
• Bank of New Hampshire
• Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
• RM Piper General Contracting
• Newfound Country Store
• Village Local Kitchen
• Bristol House of Pizza
• Contoocook Creamery
• Shackett's Super Market
• Watts
• New Hampshire Broadband
• MMG Engineered Extrusions, LLC

That's quite a team.

Every one of these sponsors plays a part in helping us bring hundreds of runners and their families to the Newfound Lake region while supporting organizations serving young people in our community.

We encourage our runners, volunteers, and friends of the NH Marathon to support the businesses that support our race.

To all of our Silver Sponsors — thank you for being part of the NH Marathon family.

We'll see you October 3!

09/17/2026

❤️ 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐇 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 ❤️

The New Hampshire Marathon is about more than race day. Each year, the event helps raise funds for three local youth organizations, supporting programs that make a difference right here in our community.

We still have a few volunteer spots to fill, and we’d love your help!

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏
📦 5:30–6:30 PM — Help load race-day supplies

Saturday, October 3
🚗 𝟓:𝟑𝟎–𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — Parking Attendants at Kelley Park
💧 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌–𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — Water Stop on Lake Street
🏁 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎–𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — Finish Line Support at Kelley Park
🚦 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌–𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — Road Safety, with two-hour shifts available throughout the day

Whether you can give us one hour or a few, your time helps us put on a safe, successful race while supporting local youth programs.

Come be part of the team behind the runners — and help us make race day a great one for the entire community. ❤️

Interested in volunteering? Comment below, send us a message, or sign up through our volunteer page.

Four great New Hampshire Marathon partners. One big THANK YOU.As race day gets closer, we’re continuing our celebration ...
09/14/2026

Four great New Hampshire Marathon partners. One big THANK YOU.

As race day gets closer, we’re continuing our celebration of the businesses and organizations that help make the New Hampshire Marathon possible.

Please join us in thanking our 2026 Gold Sponsors:

Dead River Company
Hannaford
The Homestead
Franklin Savings Bank

Their support helps us create an unforgettable race weekend for our runners while giving back to the community that has supported the NH Marathon for 33 years.

Whether you're running 26.2 miles, tackling the 10K, cheering from the roadside, or watching the next generation cross the finish line in the Kids Marathon, our sponsors help make those moments happen.

To our Gold Sponsors: thank you for investing in this race, our community, and our youth.

Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • Kids Marathon
October 3, 2026

It takes a community to put on a marathon — and we have a pretty remarkable one.This week, we’re proud to recognize our ...
09/07/2026

It takes a community to put on a marathon — and we have a pretty remarkable one.

This week, we’re proud to recognize our 2026 Platinum Sponsors:

Delta Dental
First Student

Their generous support helps make the New Hampshire Marathon possible — from race-day logistics and the runner experience to the lasting impact this event has on young people throughout the Newfound region.

For more than three decades, runners have come to Bristol to experience one of New Hampshire's most beautiful races. Behind every one of those miles is a group of sponsors, volunteers and community members willing to step up and make it happen.

To Delta Dental and First Student — thank you for being an important part of the 2026 NH Marathon.

We’re grateful to have you running alongside us.

October 3, 2026 | Newfound Lake

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