Hollis Fast 5K
- Date Thu 11th June 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Hollis, New Hampshire
- Price $37.04
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Hollis Fast 5K, taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the charming town of Hollis, New Hampshire! This exciting downhill race is renowned as one of New England's premier 5K events, featuring a stunning course that drops 224 feet from start to finish. Starting at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School, runners will enjoy a picturesque route that winds through beautiful apple orchards, corn fields, and vegetable farms, culminating at the junction of Depot Rd. and Rt. 111.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or participating in your first race, the Hollis Fast 5K is designed to be runner-friendly and exhilarating. Recognized by Running Times Magazine as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie. Join in the fun and compete for awards in various age categories, including a special recognition for the top non-binary finisher. Plus, gather your friends for a non-timed team competition to vie for bragging rights and a unique trophy! Mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day of thrills and community spirit at the Hollis Fast 5K!
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or participating in your first race, the Hollis Fast 5K is designed to be runner-friendly and exhilarating. Recognized by Running Times Magazine as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie. Join in the fun and compete for awards in various age categories, including a special recognition for the top non-binary finisher. Plus, gather your friends for a non-timed team competition to vie for bragging rights and a unique trophy! Mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day of thrills and community spirit at the Hollis Fast 5K!
Organiser's Description
RACE STORE:
Our RACE STORE [https://mintprintworks.chipply.com/hollis5k2026/] is now open!
COURSE:
New England's premier downhill 5K race. The course drops 224 feet from start to finish. This USATF certified 5K course begins at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School in Hollis, New Hampshire. The gradual downhill course travels through beautiful apple orchards, corn fields and vegetable farms, finishing at the junction of Depot Rd. and Rt. 111. The course lends itself to people running a personal best time and for first time racers represents a very runner friendly course. RUNNING TIMES MAGAZINE listed this route as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL posted an article about this unique race. NEW ENGLAND RUNNER magazine named this race as their RACE OF THE YEAR FOR 2018.
ROUTE: The race will start at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School north entrance road. The course will continue across Main Street (NH 122) into Monument Square, before descending south on Depot Road for 3 miles before ending at Morin's Landscaping parking lot. [Garmin [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/319275472]]
START LINE: Hollis-Brookline Middle School. 25 Main St, Hollis, NH. [Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/c4PbmsGyDgU3Ehxv5]]
FINISH LINE: Morin's Landscaping Parking Lot. 301 Depot Rd, Hollis, NH. [Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/uH96M8GHgk13PTG67]]
TEAM COMPETITION AND INDIVIDUAL REWARDS:
There will be awards for top finishers in both male and female racers in multiple age groups. The top non-binary finisher will also receive an award. These will all be distributed immediately following the race at Alpine Grove. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED. Unclaimed awards can be collected at Fleet Feet Sports (4 Coliseum Ave, Nashua, NH: Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DyaBLsYrw7HsCic79]) for one week (through Sunday, June 21).
There will also be a non-timed team competition. A unique trophy and bragging rights will be given to the team/group that has the most members sign up for the race. THIS IS NOT AN AWARD FOR THE FASTEST TEAM, BUT RATHER THE LARGEST. To join a team, simply select your team at registration. If your team has not yet been created, select "Create New Group/Team" and make a new team name. Your team must be declared prior to race day.
If you are having trouble signing up for a team, please feel free to contact us [https://sandmule.wixsite.com/hollisfast5k/contact]!
RACE WEBSITE:
For additional information, please visit our website at HollisFast5K.com [https://www.hollisfast5k.com/]
Our RACE STORE [https://mintprintworks.chipply.com/hollis5k2026/] is now open!
COURSE:
New England's premier downhill 5K race. The course drops 224 feet from start to finish. This USATF certified 5K course begins at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School in Hollis, New Hampshire. The gradual downhill course travels through beautiful apple orchards, corn fields and vegetable farms, finishing at the junction of Depot Rd. and Rt. 111. The course lends itself to people running a personal best time and for first time racers represents a very runner friendly course. RUNNING TIMES MAGAZINE listed this route as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL posted an article about this unique race. NEW ENGLAND RUNNER magazine named this race as their RACE OF THE YEAR FOR 2018.
ROUTE: The race will start at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School north entrance road. The course will continue across Main Street (NH 122) into Monument Square, before descending south on Depot Road for 3 miles before ending at Morin's Landscaping parking lot. [Garmin [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/319275472]]
START LINE: Hollis-Brookline Middle School. 25 Main St, Hollis, NH. [Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/c4PbmsGyDgU3Ehxv5]]
FINISH LINE: Morin's Landscaping Parking Lot. 301 Depot Rd, Hollis, NH. [Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/uH96M8GHgk13PTG67]]
TEAM COMPETITION AND INDIVIDUAL REWARDS:
There will be awards for top finishers in both male and female racers in multiple age groups. The top non-binary finisher will also receive an award. These will all be distributed immediately following the race at Alpine Grove. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED. Unclaimed awards can be collected at Fleet Feet Sports (4 Coliseum Ave, Nashua, NH: Google Maps [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DyaBLsYrw7HsCic79]) for one week (through Sunday, June 21).
There will also be a non-timed team competition. A unique trophy and bragging rights will be given to the team/group that has the most members sign up for the race. THIS IS NOT AN AWARD FOR THE FASTEST TEAM, BUT RATHER THE LARGEST. To join a team, simply select your team at registration. If your team has not yet been created, select "Create New Group/Team" and make a new team name. Your team must be declared prior to race day.
If you are having trouble signing up for a team, please feel free to contact us [https://sandmule.wixsite.com/hollisfast5k/contact]!
RACE WEBSITE:
For additional information, please visit our website at HollisFast5K.com [https://www.hollisfast5k.com/]
Races
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Hollis Fast 5K
Incl. $3.04 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 11th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$37.04
The distance is USATF certified. However, per USATF rule, as the course drops more than one meter per kilometer, any finishing time that beats the New Hampshire state record does not count as an official state, national or world record
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