Keene Airport 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Swanzey, New Hampshire
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the 3rd Annual Keene Airport 5K on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Held at the beautiful Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Swanzey, Cheshire, this race kicks off at 9:00 AM and promises a delightful experience for runners and walkers alike. The course features a scenic, tree-lined route along a flat, paved road, perfect for achieving personal bests while enjoying the stunning wildlife-filled wetlands.
This year’s event not only supports the Keene Senior Center, but also offers fantastic prizes for the fastest male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for participants ranging from under 20 to 90+. With additional random prizes including a free helicopter ride and a flying lesson, there’s plenty of excitement for everyone. Participants can pick up their bibs on Friday, May 15, or on race day starting at 8:00 AM. Join in the fun and camaraderie, and don't miss the chance to win raffle prizes with great odds! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family with strollers, the Keene Airport 5K is an event you won't want to miss.
This year’s event not only supports the Keene Senior Center, but also offers fantastic prizes for the fastest male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for participants ranging from under 20 to 90+. With additional random prizes including a free helicopter ride and a flying lesson, there’s plenty of excitement for everyone. Participants can pick up their bibs on Friday, May 15, or on race day starting at 8:00 AM. Join in the fun and camaraderie, and don't miss the chance to win raffle prizes with great odds! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family with strollers, the Keene Airport 5K is an event you won't want to miss.
Organiser's Description
RACE TIME IS ALMOST HERE - THIS SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026!
JOIN US AT THE KEENE DILLANT-HOPKINS AIRPORT FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL KEENE AIRPORT 5K AT 9:00 AM TO BENEFIT THE KEENE SENIOR CENTER.
THE AIRPORT 5K RACE COURSE IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. THE RACE BEGINS AT THE AIRPORT TERMINAL AND CONTINUES ON A TREE-LINED FLAT, FAST, PAVED ROAD THAT PASSES THROUGH SCENIC WILDLIFE FILLED WETLANDS. THIS COURSE OFFERS MORE PROTECTION FROM THE WIND, GREAT FOR PRS. THE RACE IS ALSO WALKER- AND STROLLER-FRIENDLY.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FASTEST MALE AND FEMALE. THERE WILL ALSO BE PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP, STARTING WITH UNDER 20 TO 90+. BEGINNING AT 65, THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR EVERY 5 YEARS. HENCE 60 TO 64, 65 TO 69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, AND 90+. THERE WILL ALSO BE RANDOM PRIZES JUST FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING A FREE HELICOPTER RIDE AND A FREE FLYING LESSON. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
BIB PICK UP IS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, MAY 15, FROM 4:00-6:00 PM AT THE KEENE SENIOR CENTER, LOCATED AT 312 MARLBORO ST., SUITE 100, KEENE, NH. BIBS WILL ALSO BE AT THE AIRPORT ON RACE DAY, STARTING AT 8:00 AM.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE AIRPORT.
IN ADDITION, IN BOTH LOCATIONS THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE OF 30 ITEMS, RANGING IN VALUE FROM $100 TO $1,500. TICKETS ARE MAINLY SOLD TO PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS. THE ODDS ARE QUITE GOOD. RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $10 FOR 15 TICKETS, $20 FOR 30 TICKETS AND $50 FOR 75 TICKETS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES.
_THIS RACE IS ENDORSED BY THE NE65 PLUS RUNNERS CLUB. VISIT HTTPS://WWW.NE65PLUS.ORG/ENDORSEMENT-PROGRAM/CURRENT-ENDORSED-RACES [https://www.ne65plus.org/endorsement-program/current-endorsed-races] FOR MORE INFORMATION._
JOIN US AT THE KEENE DILLANT-HOPKINS AIRPORT FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL KEENE AIRPORT 5K AT 9:00 AM TO BENEFIT THE KEENE SENIOR CENTER.
THE AIRPORT 5K RACE COURSE IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. THE RACE BEGINS AT THE AIRPORT TERMINAL AND CONTINUES ON A TREE-LINED FLAT, FAST, PAVED ROAD THAT PASSES THROUGH SCENIC WILDLIFE FILLED WETLANDS. THIS COURSE OFFERS MORE PROTECTION FROM THE WIND, GREAT FOR PRS. THE RACE IS ALSO WALKER- AND STROLLER-FRIENDLY.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FASTEST MALE AND FEMALE. THERE WILL ALSO BE PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP, STARTING WITH UNDER 20 TO 90+. BEGINNING AT 65, THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR EVERY 5 YEARS. HENCE 60 TO 64, 65 TO 69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, AND 90+. THERE WILL ALSO BE RANDOM PRIZES JUST FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING A FREE HELICOPTER RIDE AND A FREE FLYING LESSON. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
BIB PICK UP IS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, MAY 15, FROM 4:00-6:00 PM AT THE KEENE SENIOR CENTER, LOCATED AT 312 MARLBORO ST., SUITE 100, KEENE, NH. BIBS WILL ALSO BE AT THE AIRPORT ON RACE DAY, STARTING AT 8:00 AM.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE AIRPORT.
IN ADDITION, IN BOTH LOCATIONS THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE OF 30 ITEMS, RANGING IN VALUE FROM $100 TO $1,500. TICKETS ARE MAINLY SOLD TO PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS. THE ODDS ARE QUITE GOOD. RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $10 FOR 15 TICKETS, $20 FOR 30 TICKETS AND $50 FOR 75 TICKETS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES.
_THIS RACE IS ENDORSED BY THE NE65 PLUS RUNNERS CLUB. VISIT HTTPS://WWW.NE65PLUS.ORG/ENDORSEMENT-PROGRAM/CURRENT-ENDORSED-RACES [https://www.ne65plus.org/endorsement-program/current-endorsed-races] FOR MORE INFORMATION._
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Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport, 80 Airport Road, Swanzey, 03446, NH, United States
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