Registration opens May 1st, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Molly Stark Shuffle on the Beautiful New Boston Rail Trail
This 5(ish)K is an out and back course starting at the Hillsborough Fairgrounds following the Piscataquog river on the New Boston Rail Trail.
This is the 96th 4th of July celebration in New Boston, NH. Come for the race, stay for festivities!
Registration
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Molly Stark Shuffle Opening soon
Registration opens in 1 day 10 hours-
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$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
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ClosedJun 1 – Jun 1
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$40.00Jun 1 – Jul 2
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Additional Race Details
To make this event kinder to our volunteers, and for you to be included in prizes and rankings, please register online.
Registration will close at MIDNIGHT on July 2nd, 2026.
The 2026 Molly Stark Shuffle will take place on Friday July 4th, 2026 at 8:00AM
5K Course
Walk or run the Molly Stark Shuffle. The 5(ish)K course will be an out and back course along the Piscataquog river on the New Boston Rail Trail. Participants will start and finish at the Hillsborough fairgrounds.
Registration opens May 1st
Early bird pricing - May 1st - May 31- $35
June 1st- July 2nd - $40
**Children under 5 are $5 and children ages 6-12 are $15, discounts will be taken off at check out**
Bib pick-up
Early bib-pickup will take place at the New Boston town gazebo
5 Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
July 3rd from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Day of bib-pickup will take place at the Hillsborough Fairgrounds
17 Hilldale Ln.
July 4th
7:00AM
Awards
We will have awards for the top 3 male and female finishers
To celebrate The United States of America's 250th birthday we will be holding a patriotic costume contest!
Come in your best, family friendly, patriotic gear. Our best dressed runner/walker will go home with a prize.
Event Details
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
7:00 am: Bib pick-up
8:00 am: 5(ish)K start
9:15 am: Course closes
While this is a family friendly event please leave your four legged friends and strollers at home
Stay tuned for swag details.
Parking
Parking is permitted at the Hillsborough fairgrounds.
Post-Race Refreshments
After the race, water and light snacks will be provided.
Sponsors
This event has been successful due to our amazing sponsors in the past. If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Molly Stark Shuffle please reach out to the race committee, NewBostonRT5k@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Contact information
- Event contact
- New Boston Rail Trail Committee