Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 202612:00 PM | $20$25 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5k - VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 2026 | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 2, then $25 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
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 70 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 31:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the 5k starts at 12:00 PM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH 03743
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°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
- Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH 03743Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 860 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH 03743.
From the organizers
🍂 Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5K Start: 12:00 pm
Festival: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH
(Virtual runners will pick up their bib between September 30-October 2) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center.
🏃 Chili Cook-Off 5K
Kick off the Fall Festival with a family-friendly 5K Fun Run! Runners, walkers, and participants of all ages are welcome. Walkers Welcome! Registration includes complimentary admission to the Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off!
🏅 Custom Finisher Woodals: All preregistered participants will receive a custom finisher woodal!
------> DEADLINE for woodal preregistration is Monday 09.28.26 at MIDNIGHT!!!! <-------------------