Merrimack Sparkler 5k Run/Walk

05/22/2026

Race Day is fast approaching! We are in need of volunteers to make the day go as smoothly as possible. If you are able please sign up to assist. Some slots are pre-race so you can still run in it! Thank you in advance!

Volunteer signup sheet

05/20/2026

We want to thank Mint Printworks for being our T-shirt provider for as many years as we can remember! They've always been helpful and accommodating with our requests and I bet they are like that with everyone! Thank you!!

05/19/2026

Introducing the 2026 Sparkler T-shirt! We worked extra hard to make it special for the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. If you've already registered and selected a size, you're getting one of these! If you're not registered yet we're offering FOR THE FIRST TIME, the opportunity to purchase one! But only for a limited time (June 10, 2026) since we need to turn over all the sizes to our printer to get them in time for race day!

Register here and select: https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Merrimack/MerrimackSparkler5kRunWalk

If you just want a shirt, you can buy one here (pick up on race day). https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/NH/Merrimack/MerrimackSparkler5kRunWalk

05/18/2026

Many thanks to CPTE (Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise) for returning as a White Sponsor again this year! We appreciate your ongoing support and love knowing you have our backs (legs, arms, hips, feet, etc) in the event we need you!

04/26/2026

Good morning athletes. It is coming down to the wire and there are only 10 more spots left to get a free race shirt!! Sign up TODAY and secure your Sparkler race shirt to commemorate the 250th anniversary of this great country!!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Merrimack/MerrimackSparkler5kRunWalk

04/19/2026

It's that time of year for preventative pest control!

Reach out to our very generous Red Sponsor, Garfield Pest Control.

Thanks for supporting our athletes again for the 2nd year. We appreciate you.

https://garfieldpestcontrol.com/

04/17/2026

Has anyone seen Jake from State Farm?

No? That is ok...we can do BETTER. Dan Bantham State Farm, a local Merrimack business, has generously offered sponsorship to our race.

Dan, Kara and the whole team are some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Check them out.

Thanks Dan for your continued support of our athletes!

04/16/2026

Huge appreciation to Tinglof Insurance for always welcoming and supporting our athletes with open arms. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated.

Check out their services if you are in the market.

https://www.tinglofinsurancellc.com/?fbclid=IwVERTSARNIi5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7QrTajBf7PDYoD804krXcTgaVyQ0KaX37dr5WdRnK9QaK1m536smv7zsolzg_aem_6YM9wTjj5NXlZxGc49v-xQ

04/09/2026

Bailey's Towing and Autobody has stepped it up again this year by supporting our race and it's athletes.

They always put community first. We appreciate you guys.

Check them out in the 4th of July parade to follow our race. Their trucks make great platforms for many local parade floats!

Bailey's Towing and Auto Body, LLC

04/07/2026

Reeds Ferry Lumber has returned to our sponsors list for our 2026 race. We want to thank Dan and his team for their support. Always great to walk into your store and find EXACTLY what we are looking for!

You are a gem in our community and we appreciate your sponsorship!

04/06/2026

Returning to our sponsors list is the newly renamed River Orthodontics (previously Elliot Orthodontics)!

River Orthodontics has stepped up this year, offering Patriot level sponsorship to our race!

This is HUGE!

We appreciate your support of our athletes and our program. Because of this generous donation we can better support all 3 seasons of the running programs at both the middle and high school. We APPRECIATE you.