12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:15 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:15 AM | $20 | – |
| 10K Chapman Challenge | 10K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams) | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division) | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Run, Walk, Smile | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Your Way!Virtual | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until Nov 7.
- 10K Chapman Challenge: $45 until Nov 7.
- 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams) and 5K Run (Chirichella Adaptive Division) and 5K Run, Walk, Smile: $40 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in New Hampshire runs 1:01:14, about 9:51 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:46 and men in 1:27:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:15 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
93 Railroad St, Keene, NH 03431
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K Run, Walk, Smile
1 Mile Fun Run
10K Chapman Challenge
Aggregated from official results (Presidential Timing) for 12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile?
At the 2025 5K Run, Walk, Smile, the fastest tenth finished in 25:44 or better, the top quarter in 28:51, and half the field in 37:43; the last tenth came in after 1:01:28.
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 9:12 or better, the top quarter in 11:10, and half the field in 18:48; the last tenth came in after 24:55.
At the 2025 10K Chapman Challenge, the fastest tenth finished in 45:16 or better, the top quarter in 52:18, and half the field in 1:04:34; the last tenth came in after 1:14:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:54 | 20:37 |
| 20-29 | 32:33 | 27:09 |
| 30-39 | 26:52 | 26:52 |
| 40-49 | 30:31 | 20:29 |
| 50-59 | 43:14 | 46:26 |
| 60-69 | 39:29 | 31:23 |
| 70+ | 53:43 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for New Hampshire 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:51, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 93 Railroad St, Keene, NH 03431Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- 12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile T-Shirt; 12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile T-Shirt & Hat
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is 12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 169 runners finished the 5K Run, Walk, Smile; the median finish was 37:43 and the winner ran 17:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:51, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 93 Railroad St, Keene, NH 03431.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, November 7th as the 12th Annual Monadnock Developmental Services Run~Walk~Smile once again joins forces with the Flutie 5K for Autism in Keene, NH! Come out and run, walk, and smile at this fun, family-friendly event in the Monadnock Region. Together with our sponsors and donors, this year's collaboration with the Flutie 5K will once again make a difference in the Monadnock Region disability community. All funds raised will benefit the unmet dental needs of adults with developmental disabilities!