Center Harbor Parks and Recreation announces the 45th Annual Center Harbor Footraces, including the "Baby Crawl", "Kids Races", "1.776 Mile" and "5 Mile" races. Automatic timing will be provided by Granite State Racing Services. You will be able to get your race results on your phone in minutes. Enjoy the 4th of July Footrace and other activities including the Parade, Concert at the Bandstand and Fireworks!
Important Reminder: Children and adults must register on-line! To get your name on a T-shirt, you must register early by MAY 23rd! Distribution of all other T-shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children's races are free, but must be registered on-line! CUT OFF DATE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS JUNE 27TH. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS SIGN A WAIVER!!!
Early Registration: February 24 - May 23 / $25.00 Fee
Open Registration: May 24 - June 27 / $30.00 Fee
Late Registration: July 4 / $40.00 Fee - At the Center Harbor Municipal Building
ALL LATE REGISTRATIONS AND PACKET PICK-UPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CENTER HARBOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 36 MAIN STREET. RACE PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 3RD, 4:00-5:30 PM OR ON RACE DAY JULY 4TH, 7:15-9:15 AM. REGISTRATION DOORS CLOSE AT 9:15 AM SHARP!!! DOORS WILL LOCK AT 9:15 AM.
Adult Races: 1.776 and 5 Mile - Chip bibs are coded to each runner and race. DO NOT SWITCH BIBS. ONCE REGISTERED, YOU MAY NOT SWITCH RACES! Bibs must be worn on FRONT of chest. Start time for 1.776 and 5 Mile is 10:00 AM on 36 Main Street. Please arrive no later than 9:45 for the 10:00 start time. (Main Street will be shut down to traffic.) FASTEST RUNNERS SHOULD LINE UP FRONT OF PACK FOR BOTH RACES, WITH SLOWER RACERS BEHIND.
Kids Races & Baby Crawl (Ages Baby to 12): Start time is 9:00 AM. Please arrive no later than 8:45. Kids races will start with oldest age group 11-12 first!!! Lower age groups will follow, down to Baby Crawl in the end. Kids races will take place adjacent to the Town Hall and Library. Prize ribbons will be awarded to all participants.
Awards: Awards for 1.776 and 5 Mile races will take place at the Bandstand following the final runner of each race.
Contact: Race Director, Nancy Bickford with questions at parksandrecreation@centerharbornh.gov
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult 1.776 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$27.88
Early registration until May 24 - Get your name on a T-shirt
Feb 24 – May 23 -
$33.20
On-line Registration closes June 28
May 24 – Jun 27
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Adult 5 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$27.88
Early registration until May 24 - Get your name on a T-shirt
Feb 24 – May 23 -
$33.20
On-line Registration closes June 28
May 24 – Jun 27
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Kid's Race & Baby Crawl Closed
Online registration closed-
12 and under
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Free
Early Registration - Get your name on a T-shirt
Feb 24 – May 23 -
Free
On-line Registration closes June 28
May 24 – Jun 27
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Event schedule
- Thu, July 3, 2025 4:00 PM - Race Packet Pick-up: Registered racers will be able to pick up race packets
- Thu, July 3, 2025 5:30 PM - Race Packet Pick-up closes
- Fri, July 4, 2025 7:15 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up
- Fri, July 4, 2025 9:00 AM - Kid’s Races & Baby Crawl (Ages Baby to 12) Please arrive no later than 8:45am
- Fri, July 4, 2025 9:15 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up closes
- Fri, July 4, 2025 10:00 AM - Adult Races- Please arrive no later than 9:45am
- Fri, July 4, 2025 11:00 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nancy Bickford, Director P&R
- Phone
- 1603-455-1632
- Website
- Visit website
