RED'S RACE FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY |
The 43rd Annual Red's Race “Race for a Better Community” 2026 is a 5 mile road race and introducing a 5K race course, open to anyone interested in either running or walking in this annual event. Participants span from the serious runner to recreational joggers enjoying a challenging, yet beautiful running course, to families and community members of all ages and sizes walking the route.
When you take part in this historic community event, you are also helping to raise much needed funds for two local non-profit organizations that provide important services in Strafford County. Bonus!
Reds Race is the 2nd race of the 2026 Dover Race Series. Join the series now at www.doverraceseries.com and start your trek to earn the DRS jacket while supporting our community!
9:00 am start time
New start and finish line and choice of distance for 2026!
Event registrations are non-refundable.
Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on April 9, 2026. Please join us at Red's Shoe Barn on April 10th during bib pick up or the morning of April 11th to register after April 9th.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5 Mile Road Race (Adult) Closed
Online registration closed-
New route for 2026!
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$34.09Dec 30 – Apr 10
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$39.44Apr 11 – Apr 9
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5 Mile Road Race (Youth Under 14) Closed
Online registration closed-
New route for 2026!
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$18.04Dec 30 – Apr 10
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$18.04Apr 11 – Apr 9
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5K Road Race (Adult) Closed
Online registration closed-
New distance choice for 2026!
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$34.09Dec 30 – Apr 10
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$39.44Apr 11 – Apr 9
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5K Road Race (Youth Under 14) Closed
Online registration closed-
New distance choice for 2026!
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$18.04Dec 30 – Apr 10
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$18.04Apr 11 – Apr 9
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Event Info
Bib pick up will be held Friday, April 10th, the day before the event, at Red's Shoe Barn from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in addition to day of at Woodman Park School. All runners will receive a 10% discount for the week following the event at Red's Shoe Barn when they bring their bib in to shop.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
| 2 | Laurie & Greg Burdwood | $107.35 |
| 3 | Carol | $107.35 |
| 4 | Tom & Anna Kovalcik | $107.35 |
| 5 | David Blythe | $107.35 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Heather
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Heather Burdwood$792.13 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Ryan
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Ryan Anderwkavi...Raised: $43.45 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Stacey Kearns
- Phone
- 603-749-6692
- Website
- Visit website
