Black Fly Blitz 5K
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Event Details
The Black Fly Blitz 5K is an 18th annual run and walk event held on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25). The race takes place in Wilmot, New Hampshire, with the start and finish located near the Town Green.
Race Course
The event features a single 5K (3.1-mile) distance. The course is a clockwise loop around Wilmot Flat. It starts on Village Road and continues along Shindagan, Cross Hill, and Campground Roads before finishing near the Town Green. The route is described as relatively flat with gentle rolling terrain.
Registration and Fees
Online registration is open until 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the race. For participants aged 12 and up, the fee is $25 until that deadline, with an increase of $5 for race-day registration. Registration is free for children 11 and under. Through April 30, a commemorative event t-shirt can be purchased for $15. Check-in and race-day registration begin at 7:30 a.m. under a tent on the Town Green at the intersection of Kearsarge Valley Road and Village Road.
Post-Race and Awards
After the race, free beverages and snacks are provided. An awards ceremony is held at the Wilmot Bandstand on the Town Green. Special prizes are given to the first overall male and female finishers, and medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Dogs are not permitted at the event.
Community Impact
Proceeds from the event benefit the Wilmot Community Association (WCA), which supports free community programs and operates local facilities like the Red Barn Community Center and Timmy Patten Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
