New Year's Day Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K
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Event details
The New Year's Day Peanut Butter Chip Chase is a 5K run/walk held in Temple, New Hampshire on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The event is hosted by the Souhegan Lions Club and takes place at Temple Town Hall on Route 45, Temple, NH 03084. Registration closes December 31, 2025. Entry fees vary by age and registration period: early-bird (September 1 through October 31) and regular (November 1 through January 1) pricing are listed for adults and youth ages 1-16. Shirts are offered to the first 100 registrants. Dogs are not allowed in the race. There will not be a separate walker division this year.
Course and services
The course is described as a scenic country route with rolling hills. Race scoring will be handled by North Star Timing. Historically the event has been held for nearly 50 years and typically draws about 150 participants. During the awards and prizes ceremony, homemade cookies and soup are served. Organizers encourage participants to bring reusable water bottles to reduce single-use plastics. Proceeds support the Souhegan Lions Club programs for sight and hearing needs, scholarships, and local emergency assistance in Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville, and Mason. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
