Footrace for the Fallen
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Footrace for the Fallen - Manchester, NH
Footrace for the Fallen is a memorial road race held in Manchester, New Hampshire. The event features a 5K that begins at the Manchester Police Department and finishes inside Gill Stadium. A virtual option is offered for participants who complete the distance remotely before Monday, September 29th.
Race operations include early bib pick-up at the Millennium Running Retail Store in Bedford the day before the event and race day bib pick-up at a registration tent adjacent to the finish line at Gill Stadium. There is ample city parking near the stadium; city meters are free on Sundays. Dogs are not permitted in the race or inside Gill Stadium for safety reasons.
Post-race provisions include water, fresh bananas, and yogurt. Participants aged 21 and over receive a beer ticket redeemable at the post-race beer garden; food and beverages are not permitted on the field. Free digital race photos will be posted online a few business days after the event, and finishers receive a link to a finisher video shortly after the race. Awards are presented to the top three overall men and women and to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups; awards must be claimed at the awards tent and will not be mailed.
The event supports the Manchester Police Athletic League as its official charity partner. Registration items include a race shirt for early registrants, a beer ticket for those 21 and older, free photos, and a finish line video. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.