Seafood Fest 5K
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Harvard Pilgrim Seafood Fest 5K
The event is centered on a road 5K that runs along Route 1A on New Hampshire's seacoast and finishes on the sand at Hampton Beach near the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Race registration includes entry into the festival, which features chef demonstrations, over 80 vendors, a beer garden for ages 21 and up, live music, games, and other activities.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 miles) out and back along Route 1A finishing on Hampton Beach sand.
- Lil' Lobster Run 100 yard beach fun run for ages 4 and under, 5-6, and 7-8.
Logistics include early bib pick up at the Millennium Running Retail Store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH) and race day registration and pick up at the registration area adjacent to the start and finish at the New Hampshire Marine Memorial on Hampton Beach. General parking is available at metered and municipal spots adjacent to the start/finish with pay-by-plate kiosks or ParkMobile.
Additional event services include free digital race photos posted online 3-4 business days after the event, finisher video links sent by email within 1-2 business days, and live online results published exclusively on MillenniumRunning.com. Post-race refreshments include water, Powerade, bananas, and Stonyfield Organic yogurt. Beer ticket redemption and additional beer purchases are available inside the festival for participants 21 and older.
A virtual option allows participants to run anytime before 11:59pm on Monday, September 13, with instructions to submit virtual results by that deadline. Virtual miles count toward the Elliot Millennium Series but not the Points Chase. Completing at least three qualifying events totaling 26.2 miles is required to earn the Elliot Millennium Running Series jacket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
