Hollis Fast 5K
- Date Thu 11th June 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Hollis, New Hampshire
- Price $29.62
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Hollis Fast 5K on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the scenic town of Hollis, New Hampshire! This unique race is celebrated as New England's only downhill 5K, featuring a remarkable descent of 224 feet from start to finish. Runners will kick off at the Hollis Brookline Middle School and wind their way through picturesque apple orchards, corn fields, and vegetable farms, culminating at the junction of Depot Rd. and Rt. 111.
This USATF certified course is perfect for both seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests and first-time racers seeking a friendly environment. Recognized by Running Times Magazine as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA and honored as the Race of the Year for 2018 by New England Runner, the Hollis Fast 5K promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards in various age categories and join in the fun with team competitions, where the largest group will take home a special prize! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with excitement, community, and the thrill of running!
This USATF certified course is perfect for both seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests and first-time racers seeking a friendly environment. Recognized by Running Times Magazine as one of the top three fastest race courses in the USA and honored as the Race of the Year for 2018 by New England Runner, the Hollis Fast 5K promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards in various age categories and join in the fun with team competitions, where the largest group will take home a special prize! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with excitement, community, and the thrill of running!
Organiser's Description
COURSE:
New England's only 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 Saturday, June 21).
There will also be a non-timed team competition. This award of $150.00 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 only 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 Saturday, June 21).
There will also be a non-timed team competition. This award of $150.00 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. $2.62 Fee
Thu 11th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$29.62
OPENS 20 NOVThe 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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