Kid’s FUN RUN Sponsor: Paradigm Plumbing & Heating
This year’s race will be co-sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank. We look forward to partnering with them again for this event.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Our Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race is Saturday, September 20th!!
Parking this year will be along University Circle, a road behind the Hooksett Library. Parking for all runners and spectators will be on one side of the street so please observe the NO PARKING signs and cones. You will then walk to the front of the Hooksett Library. A shuttle van will take you and spectators from there to the Heads Pond Trail Head.
There will be a bin in a secure location at the Library for you to leave personal items. Please remember to retrieve them after the race.
Port-A-Potties will be available at the Heads Pond Trail Head.
The race will start at 8:30 AM at the Heads Pond Trail. Last shuttle is at 8:15 AM.
The Kid’s FUN RUN will start at 9:15 AM in front of the Hooksett Library. There will be goody bags and books given out to all runners.
Awards will start at 9:30 AM.
LATE Registration will take place on Friday night, 9/19 at the Hooksett Library from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Pre-registered runners can pick up shirts at this time too.
RACE DAY – Late registration for 5k from 7:00 to 8:00 AM at Hooksett Library. Late registrations for the Kid’s Fun Run will also be at the Library until 9:00 AM.
5K trail race at Heads Pond trail – (intersection of Hooksett Road and Post Road, Hooksett, NH) – ending at the Hooksett Public Library. The race starts at 8:30 AM.
On Line Pre-Registration will be open through 9/18/25. Late Registration will take place Friday, 9/19/25 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, 9/20/25 7:00-8:00 AM at the Hooksett Library. (Any transfer of registration without approval by the race committee will automatically disqualify the runner.)
Early Bird Registration Fees:
Fee Rates from 7/1/25 to 7/31/25… Runners/Walkers: $20
Fee Rates from 8/1/25 to 9/20/25… Runners/Walkers: $30
Late Registrations from 9/19/25 to 9/20/25 Runners/Walkers $35
T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 registrants. We will try to honor your size requests. You may pick up your T-shirt and bibs prior to the race on Friday, 9/19/25 from 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday. 9/20/25 from 7:00-8:00 AM at the Hooksett Library.
Age Groups for Prizes
Male and Female Age Groups for the Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race: 15 & Under, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +.
Awards
Cash prizes will be given out to the overall 1st and 2nd place male and female winners: $100 1st place and $50 2nd place. Medals will given out for 1st and 2nd place in each age group, male and female.
We will have a 50/50 raffle drawing at the award ceremony after the race. You can purchase tickets at the registration tables on Friday night and Saturday morning so remember to bring some money. They will sell for 3 for $5 or 10 for $10. Plan accordingly to purchase your tickets. YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Amenities
Refreshments will be provided after the race. Clocks will be provided at the mile markers.
Kid’s FUN RUN Information…
The race will be approximately ½ mile in length and the course will be around the Hooksett Library. Every child 12 and under who participates will receive a T shirt, a book and a goody bag. The cost to participate is $5 and a waiver will need to be signed by a parent. The race will start at 9:15 AM.
If you want to pre-register a child who is interested in running, please complete this Kid’s Fun Run Registration Form (which also requires the signature of a parent or guardian). Please forward this completed form along with a check for the registration fee to…
Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation PO Box 16443 Hooksett , NH 03106
If more convenient, you may bring the form and check to the Library Friday evening (September 19) or bring it to the Race Saturday morning. Registration will also continue at the Hooksett Library after the main race starts.
To contact us with questions about the race, please email us at [email protected].
5k Trail Race – Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Information for 2025 Race:
Our Sponsors signed up so far for 2025:
Co-Naming Rights: Merrimack County Savings Bank
Northeast Delta Dental, Hooksett Library, Apparel Impact, Barrett Insurance, BASC, CGI Business Solutions, Dryer Management, Rene LeClerc.
Kid’s FUN RUN Sponsor: Paradigm Plumbing & Heating
This year’s race will be co-sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank. We look forward to partnering with them again for this event.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Our Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race is Saturday, September 20th!!
Parking this year will be along University Circle, a road behind the Hooksett Library. Parking for all runners and spectators will be on one side of the street so please observe the NO PARKING signs and cones. You will then walk to the front of the Hooksett Library. A shuttle van will take you and spectators from there to the Heads Pond Trail Head.
There will be a bin in a secure location at the Library for you to leave personal items. Please remember to retrieve them after the race.
Port-A-Potties will be available at the Heads Pond Trail Head.
The race will start at 8:30 AM at the Heads Pond Trail. Last shuttle is at 8:15 AM.
The Kid’s FUN RUN will start at 9:15 AM in front of the Hooksett Library. There will be goody bags and books given out to all runners.
Awards will start at 9:30 AM.
LATE Registration will take place on Friday night, 9/19 at the Hooksett Library from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Pre-registered runners can pick up shirts at this time too.
RACE DAY – Late registration for 5k from 7:00 to 8:00 AM at Hooksett Library. Late registrations for the Kid’s Fun Run will also be at the Library until 9:00 AM.
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For questions, send us an email: [email protected]
RACE DETAILS:
5K trail race at Heads Pond trail – (intersection of Hooksett Road and Post Road, Hooksett, NH) – ending at the Hooksett Public Library. The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Registration will be live on July 1, 2025.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Hooksett/HooksettKiwanis5KTrailRace
On Line Pre-Registration will be open through 9/18/25. Late Registration will take place Friday, 9/19/25 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, 9/20/25 7:00-8:00 AM at the Hooksett Library. (Any transfer of registration without approval by the race committee will automatically disqualify the runner.)
Early Bird Registration Fees:
Fee Rates from 7/1/25 to 7/31/25…
Runners/Walkers: $20
Fee Rates from 8/1/25 to 9/20/25…
Runners/Walkers: $30
Late Registrations from 9/19/25 to 9/20/25
Runners/Walkers $35
Kids Fun Run Registration (12 And Under) Registration Form Here Fee is always $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 pick up your T-shirt and bibs prior to the race on Friday, 9/19/25 from 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday. 9/20/25 from 7:00-8:00 AM at the Hooksett Library.
Age Groups for Prizes
Male and Female Age Groups for the Hooksett Kiwanis 5k trail race: 15 & Under, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +.
Awards
Cash prizes will be given out to the overall 1st and 2nd place male and female winners: $100 1st place and $50 2nd place. Medals will given out for 1st and 2nd place in each age group, male and female.
We will have a 50/50 raffle drawing at the award ceremony after the race. You can purchase tickets at the registration tables on Friday night and Saturday morning so remember to bring some money. They will sell for 3 for $5 or 10 for $10. Plan accordingly to purchase your tickets. YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Amenities
Refreshments will be provided after the race. Clocks will be provided at the mile markers.
Kid’s FUN RUN Information…
The race will be approximately ½ mile in length and the course will be around the Hooksett Library. Every child 12 and under who participates will receive a T shirt, a book and a goody bag. The cost to participate is $5 and a waiver will need to be signed by a parent. The race will start at 9:15 AM.
If you want to pre-register a child who is interested in running, please complete this Kid’s Fun Run Registration Form (which also requires the signature of a parent or guardian). Please forward this completed form along with a check for the registration fee to…
Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation
PO Box 16443
Hooksett , NH 03106
If more convenient, you may bring the form and check to the Library Friday evening (September 19) or bring it to the Race Saturday morning. Registration will also continue at the Hooksett Library after the main race starts.
To contact us with questions about the race, please email us at [email protected].
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