Pope Memorial SPCA Frosty Paws 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frosty Paws 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 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
- $35 until Nov 13.
Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 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 Concord runs 32:36, about 10:30 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:04 and men in 30:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the Frosty Paws 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
95 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
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 November 14 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 61°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
- 95 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 230 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Pope Memorial SPCA Frosty Paws 5k?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $35, entry is about 17 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.
- 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?
- 95 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.
From the organizers
Lace up your sneakers and grab your favorite two or four legged running partner for the annual Dirty Paws 5k!
Course begins at the Banks Humane Education Center at 95 Silk Farm Rd, Concord (across from the shelter), taking you to the grounds of St Paul’s School and back.
Dogs are welcome; must have a current rabies vaccination and be on leash at all times. Baby joggers welcome!