Races Marathon · Bristol, USA
New Hampshire Marathon
New Hampshire Marathon is a hilly marathon in Bristol, USA, held each October. An out-and-back along Route 3A and North Shore Road through Hebron, then back along the west shore of Newfound Lake. Race reports describe steady rolling hills with several decent climbs. Early October in central New Hampshire is mild to cool, with temperatures of about 3 to 18°C. A course as hilly as New Hampshire Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Saturday 2 October 2027
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Early October in central New Hampshire is mild to cool, with temperatures of about 3 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back along Route 3A and North Shore Road through Hebron, then back along the west shore of Newfound Lake. Race reports describe steady rolling hills with several decent climbs.
A course as hilly as New Hampshire Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 open on 1 January
- Price
- $85 before late August, then $10 more (2026 race)
Official New Hampshire Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 2 October 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
The course in numbers
The route heads north on Route 3A to North Shore Road at 13 km (mile 8.3), then through Hebron to the turnaround just past 21 km. It rejoins Route 3A near 39 km (mile 24).
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Paved public roads, shared with traffic
- Men's course record
- 2:28:57 (Andrew McCann, 2026)
- Women's course record
- 3:05:56 (Natalie Hattan, 2025)
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- First run in 1993.
- The course circles the Newfound Lake area at the time of peak autumn foliage.
- Runners who need more than seven hours can arrange an early start in advance, but must finish inside seven hours of the early start time.
- The half marathon starts at Sculptured Rocks in Groton, and runners are bussed to the start.
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Build your training around New Hampshire Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the New Hampshire Marathon?
- The next New Hampshire Marathon is on Saturday 2 October 2027 in Bristol, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the New Hampshire Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back along Route 3A and North Shore Road through Hebron, then back along the west shore of Newfound Lake. Race reports describe steady rolling hills with several decent climbs.
- How do I enter the New Hampshire Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2027 open on 1 January. Price: $85 before late August, then $10 more (2026 race).
- Is the New Hampshire Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The New Hampshire Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the New Hampshire Marathon?
- Match your preparation to New Hampshire Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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