New Hampshire Marathon
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New Hampshire Marathon
The New Hampshire Marathon is a set of road races in Bristol, New Hampshire, centered on Newfound Lake. The 2026 event is scheduled for October 3, 2026 and includes multiple distance options.
- Full marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- Kids marathon with the final one-mile held on race day
The course moves around Newfound Lake and takes place during peak foliage, offering a lakeside route. The event is described as community oriented and has operated in the region for multiple years. It is also listed as a Boston qualifier.
Proceeds benefit local organizations including The Circle Program, Tapply-Thompson Community Center, and Mayhew. The race organization lists a race headquarters in Bristol and uses Newfound Memorial Middle School, 155 N. Main St., Bristol, NH, for race activities.
Registration opens on January 1. For 2026 the half marathon cap was increased to 350 entries after previously filling earlier in the season. The event program includes participant services typical for organized road races and provides separate pricing tiers and registration periods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
