Get off the streets and into nature with this beautiful 10K run from Candia Springs Adventure Park. The course starts from the park, down Depot Road before we hit the trail and utilize the scenic New Hampshire Rockingham Rail Trail system and around Chivers Pond.  This scenic race is followed by a fun-filled post-race bash including live music by Sunday Ave, corn hole, one complimentary beer (21+), and delicious food by Smokin Butts BBQ will be available for purchase.  

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EVENT DATE & TIME
Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 9 AM Start

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STAGGERED STARTS
A few changes! This race has been capped for everyone's safety, therefore start times and cones will NOT be assigned ahead of time. We will still have a rolling wave start, however, we have changed it up a bit. 

Bib pick-up will be on race day only. Upon arrival, go directly to the bib-pickup tents, retrieve your bib, and proceed to the coned wave start area. Our staff will be there to greet you, ask your race pace, then direct you to a coned area according to your chosen pace.  All cones will be spaced out to ensure social distancing. As per usual, faster-paced participants will head out first.

We will be sending out participants 5 at a time. At the start/finish line, you will be directed to stand at one of the 5 marked areas that will be staggered and spaced 6 feet apart.   Each group of five runners will be sent off 10 seconds apart.  There will be no congregating at the start/finish line area. 

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EVENT LOCATION
Candia Spring Adventure Park (446 Raymond Road, Candia, NH)

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EVENT REGISTRATION
• In-Person and Virtual online registration is currently open and available by CLICKING HERE!

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BIB PICK-UP
On race day starting at 7:30 a.m.

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
• Short sleeve performance tee (first 200 registered) Final design TBD

• Complimentary Founders Brewing IPA or MAS AGAVE PREMIUM HARD SELTZER (21+)

• Free race photos and finish line video

• Treats for your  4-legged friends

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POST-RACE CELEBRATION AND MORE!

A post-race celebration for the whole family! After completing this scenic 10k, you will be treated to a one-of-a-kind, fun-filled, socially distanced post-race celebration. Enjoy live music by Sunday Ave, corn hole, axe throwing, and one complimentary Founders Brewing IPA or MAS AGAVE PREMIUM HARD SELTZER (21+).  Smokin Butts BBQ will be available for purchase, as well as Candia Spring's Adventure Park zip-lining, which consists of six separate zip lines that stretch over 3000’ of cable! You’ll zip platform to platform through the treetop canopy above the park. Zips range from 200’-1000’ long, with varying heights up to 40 feet! Tickets for both the BBQ and zip-lining will be available on race day! 

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COURSE - CLICK HERE

Start and finish at the Candia Springs Adventure Park before we hit the trail and utilize the scenic New Hampshire Rail Trail system. The trail is packed gravel with small areas of loose gravel on the trail and around beautiful Chiver's Pond.  Please watch your footing.  Yes! There are some hills on this course however, what goes up.....must come down

 

PARKING 

Plenty of parking available at the Candia Springs Adventure Park. 

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TIMING & AWARDS

This will be a chip-timed event with awards for our Top 3 Overall Men/Women as well as Top 3 Men/Women in age group categories. Prizes will be mailed.  

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FREE RACE PHOTOS

Downloadable race photos will be available shortly after the race. Check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date details.

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VIRTUAL RUN OPTION!  

Can't make it on race day?  Run virtually, post your results and get the swag!!  

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

The health and safety of our participants, staff, volunteers, and spectators are our main priority. if you are sick or feeling ill we ask that you please stay home.  

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WEATHER

This event will take place rain, or shine. Stay connected on our social media channels for the most up-to-date weather information.

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STROLLERS/DOGS

This trail is packed gravel and some areas of the trail may be more narrow than others.  Keep this in mind when planning on running with your pup or with a stroller.   Dogs must be leashed at all times.  Dogs are allowed inside the Candia Springs Adventure Park.  

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OFFICIAL CHARITY - FOR THE LOVE OF DOG
For The Love of Dog is a unique, 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2004 by a group of like-minded Rottweiler lovers who wanted to avoid the politics of other rescues. Over the course of time (and Hurricane Katrina), the group included the very-misunderstood bully breeds on a limited basis, as well as an occasionally mixed breed, and even a kitten!  For the Love of Dog is funded solely on donations, adoption fees, grants, and fundraisers. The organization also receives funding through weekly BINGO events under the New Hampshire State Lottery’s Charitable Gaming Division. The group has no paid staff and all intake, adoption, fundraising, fostering, and administrative tasks are done by volunteers.

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