Hollis Fast 5K
- Date Thu 11th June 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Hollis, New Hampshire
- 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 exhilarating downhill race is known as New England's premier 5K event, featuring a remarkable 224-foot drop from start to finish. Beginning at the Hollis-Brookline Middle School, the certified course takes runners through picturesque apple orchards, cornfields, and vegetable farms, culminating at the Morin's Landscaping parking lot. Recognized by Running Times Magazine as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA, this is an ideal setting for both seasoned racers aiming for personal bests and first-time participants enjoying a friendly running experience.
The Hollis Fast 5K not only offers an incredible race atmosphere but also a chance to compete for awards across various age groups for both male and female finishers, along with recognition for the top non-binary finisher. After the race, join in the excitement of the non-timed team competition, where the largest team will take home a unique trophy and bragging rights! Don’t miss out on this thrilling event that promises fun and community spirit—mark your calendars for June 11 and prepare to be part of
The Hollis Fast 5K not only offers an incredible race atmosphere but also a chance to compete for awards across various age groups for both male and female finishers, along with recognition for the top non-binary finisher. After the race, join in the excitement of the non-timed team competition, where the largest team will take home a unique trophy and bragging rights! Don’t miss out on this thrilling event that promises fun and community spirit—mark your calendars for June 11 and prepare to be part of
Organiser's Description
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 trophey 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/]
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 trophey 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/]
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Hollis Fast 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 11th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
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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