The Purple Hope 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Nottingham, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Purple Hope 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $50 | 700 |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 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
- $50 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 67 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 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 6:43 AM, and the The Purple Hope 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3 Flutter St, Nottingham, NH 03290
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 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 3 Flutter St, Nottingham, NH 03290Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- Runner Bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Purple Hope 5k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
- 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?
- 3 Flutter St, Nottingham, NH 03290.
From the organizers
The Purple Hope 5K was created in loving memory of Lenore O’Hanlon, who bravely battled pancreatic cancer for 18 months. Though her fight came to an end, her strength and spirit live on through this annual event, which brings the community together to raise awareness and support the search for a cure.
Back for its THIRD year, the Purple Hope 5K is a walk/run for all ages and paces—whether you’re racing toward the finish line or strolling in support, your participation makes a difference.
Race Highlights:
• Prizes for first male, first female, and most purple attire
• A brand new raffle table filled with exciting prizes—all raffle ticket sales will be donated