Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A scenic, competitive 5K through Alton, NH, featuring chip timing, awards, and views of Lake Winnipesaukee during Old Home Week.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveJoin the Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race for a picturesque run through Alton, New Hampshire. This USATF-certified course offers a scenic start and finish overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Runners will experience a mostly flat to downhill paved route with one moderate incline. Chip timing, age division awards, and prizes for overall and local runners highlight the competitive spirit. All paid participants receive a long-sleeve shirt and post-race refreshments.
What to expect
- Enjoy a scenic, USATF-certified paved course with mile markers and water support.
- Compete for awards across many age divisions, including prizes for top overall and local Alton runners.
- All paid participants receive a long-sleeve shirt and post-race refreshments and raffles.
Standout details
- Scenic course overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee
- USATF-certified course with chip timing
- Awards for overall, age group, and local runners
- Choice of long-sleeve cotton or tech shirt
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
- Shirt
- USATF Certified
Food & Drink
Shirt
USATF CertifiedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
- Mostly paved footing
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
RACE DAY
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – rain or shine.
7:30-8:30AM – Pre-registered racer check-in, shirt pick-up, and same-day race registration (only cash or check accepted).
9:00AM – Race begins!
Post-race – Refreshments, awards and raffles for all paid participants.
SCENIC START/FINISH
The race will start and end in the parking lot adjacent to the Alton Bay Bandstand overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.
GPS address: 58 Mount Major Highway (Rte 11), Alton Bay, NH 03810.
SHIRTS
A unisex long-sleeve cotton shirt will be available to all paid participants who have registered by July 14. A unisex long-sleeve polyester tech shirt can be chosen (instead of the cotton shirt) for an additional $5 to all paid participants who have registered by July 14 (no youth sizes available).
¨ Click here for size chart
COURSE INFORMATION
ChronoTrack computerized chip timing provided by Granite State Race Services. USATF-certified course through Alton. Scenic, slightly varying paved course – flat/downhill with one moderate incline. Every mile is marked, with water provided at the 1.5-mile mark and finish area.
¨ Click here for course map
AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS
9 & under · 10-14 · 15-19 · 20-29 · 30-39
· 40-49 · 50-59 · 60-69 · 70-79 · 80 & over
PRIZES
¨ Overall male/female runner
¨ Top male/female runner in each age division
¨ First Alton male/female runner
¨ Teams: running club & family/fun teams
PARKING OPTIONS
¨ On-street parking along Route 11
¨ At the Town Beach on Route 28A
¨ Overflow parking at Jones Field on Letter S Rd