Gathering Waters 5K
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Gathering Waters Annual 5K Run/Walk
The event is a community fundraising run and walk held at Wheelock Park in Keene, New Hampshire on 05/16/2026. Proceeds support Gathering Waters Charter School movement and athletics programs. The start and finish area is the Pavilion at Wheelock Park and the 5K follows an out-and-back route on local trails.
Course details note the route follows the Appel Way Trail and the Jonathan Daniels Trail with a turnaround at Ashuelot Park. The terrain is mostly packed dirt with some occasional gravel and paved sections, and the course is described as groomed rail trails mixed with paved park trails. Limited parking is available near the park.
Organizers offer two distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile kids fun run
The kids run is one mile, laid out as roughly half a mile out and back on the trail starting at Wheelock Park. Volunteers will run with the group and be stationed at the turnaround; parents or guardians are encouraged to assist children if additional support is needed. Registration opens 04/16/2026 and closes on event day 05/16/2026. The stated registration fees are $30.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the kids fun run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
