BFA 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Loudon, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Academy 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 23, then $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Hampshire ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Hampshire runs 34:06, about 10:59 a mile, based on 71 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 30:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Benjamin Franklin Academy 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 720 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
157 Chichester Rd., Loudon, NH 03307
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 resultsAggregated from official results (NovusMage) for BFA 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at BFA 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:59 or better, the top quarter in 27:06, and half the field in 36:21; the last tenth came in after 1:01:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:13 | 21:23 |
| 40-49 | 37:45 | 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?
Faster than most New Hampshire 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:06, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
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 October 24 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 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
- 157 Chichester Rd., Loudon, NH 03307Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 720 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is BFA 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Hampshire ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 56 runners finished the Benjamin Franklin Academy 5K; the median finish was 36:21 and the winner ran 18:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:06, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 157 Chichester Rd., Loudon, NH 03307.
From the organizers
We are SO excited for year two of our 5K!! Last year was a great experience and we only hope to make it better year after year. The course will be similar to last year. It is a beautiful fall run that is part road, part cross country.
We are welcoming back NOVUS MAGE timing who offers next level timing for the race!
All levels are welcome; we even have some walkers join us to experience the day on our campus. Our students will be selling food and drinks throughout the morning, and we will have our "BFA Bazaar" set up again for some yard sale style shopping.