Alton Old Home Week Road Race
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Event details
The Alton Old Home Week 5K is a road race held in Alton, New Hampshire, with the meeting point at 58 Mount Major Highway (Alton Bay). Entry fee is $20 and registration opens April 14, 2026. Pre-registered racer check-in, shirt pick-up, and same-day race registration are offered, with cash or check accepted for same-day sign-up. Post-race refreshments, awards and raffles are provided for paid participants.
Course and logistics
The course is USATF-certified and follows a paved route through Alton described as flat/downhill with one moderate incline. Every mile is marked, and water is available at the 1.5-mile mark and at the finish area. Chip timing is provided using ChronoTrack by Granite State Race Services. The start and finish are in the parking lot adjacent to the Alton Bay Bandstand overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. Participant shirts: a unisex long-sleeve cotton shirt is available to paid participants who register by July 14; a unisex long-sleeve polyester tech shirt may be chosen instead for an additional $5 (no youth sizes). Age-division awards cover the following groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & over. Prizes include overall male/female, top in each age division, first Alton male/female, and team awards for running club and family/fun teams. Parking is available on Route 11, at the Town Beach on Route 28A, and overflow at Jones Field on Letter S Rd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
