Live Free Animal Rescue Franken Paws 5K / Walk Fundraiser 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Free Animal Rescue Franken Paws 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above 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 7:17 AM, and the Live Free Animal Rescue Franken Paws 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
20 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
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 31 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 71°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
- 20 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Live Free Animal Rescue Franken Paws 5K / Walk Fundraiser?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 20 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053.
From the organizers
A 5K/Walk to support Live Free Animal Rescue's mission to rescuing abandoned, neglected and traumatized dogs from southern states and our focus is high-risk dogs and puppies. Local owner surrenders here in New Hampshire are also a passion of ours. We take pride in being there for our adopters throughout their pups life, whether its providing support, resources or just being here to admire adorable pictures! We are committed to LFAR dogs for life.
Price: $45 which includes:
FREE event t-shirt if you register by October 9th so don’t wait, you know you want that shirt!
1 FREE Sam Adams beer per runner, cheers
Male/Female First place finisher prizes
Prizes for best human and dog costumes