May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Keene, New Hampshire
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting May Day 5K & Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in beautiful Keene, Cheshire! This vibrant event kicks off at the Cheshire Children's Museum, where participants will embark on a scenic 5K race along the picturesque Cheshire Rail Trail. The race starts at 10:30 AM and features both a fun Run and Walk, along with a special Kids 1 Mile Run for younger participants.
The May Day celebration is not just about the race; it's a fantastic family-friendly day filled with free activities, delicious food, and community sponsor booths. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. Plus, your participation helps support the museum's initiatives to expand programming and enhance exhibits, ensuring access for all families in the region. Mark your calendars and be part of this joyful community event!
The May Day celebration is not just about the race; it's a fantastic family-friendly day filled with free activities, delicious food, and community sponsor booths. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. Plus, your participation helps support the museum's initiatives to expand programming and enhance exhibits, ensuring access for all families in the region. Mark your calendars and be part of this joyful community event!
Organiser's Description
The May Day 5K Race will start and end at the Cheshire Children's Museum [https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/]. The route will follow the Cheshire Rail Trail and turn around at the Bradford Road trail entrance.
The Cheshire Children's Museum [https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/]will be hosting our 1st annual May Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. This family friendly 5K rail trail race also includes free activities, food, community sponsor booths and more. The 5K Run will start at 10:30 am. The 5K Walk AND the Kids 1 Mile Run will BOTH start at 10:30 am. The 5K will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Bradford Road. The Kids 1 Mile Run will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Pearl Street.
The museum is open to the public, no reservations required. Please visit https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/ for more information!
Funds raised will help expand programming, enhance exhibits, and provided access to the museum for all families in the region.
Click here [https://givebutter.com/may-day-5k-sponsorships-x8kbw1] for more information on how you can become a vendor or a sponsor.
Support the museum with your donations: donate here [https://givebutter.com/3ubiNs].
The Cheshire Children's Museum [https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/]will be hosting our 1st annual May Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. This family friendly 5K rail trail race also includes free activities, food, community sponsor booths and more. The 5K Run will start at 10:30 am. The 5K Walk AND the Kids 1 Mile Run will BOTH start at 10:30 am. The 5K will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Bradford Road. The Kids 1 Mile Run will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Pearl Street.
The museum is open to the public, no reservations required. Please visit https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/ for more information!
Funds raised will help expand programming, enhance exhibits, and provided access to the museum for all families in the region.
Click here [https://givebutter.com/may-day-5k-sponsorships-x8kbw1] for more information on how you can become a vendor or a sponsor.
Support the museum with your donations: donate here [https://givebutter.com/3ubiNs].
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Kids 1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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Cheshire Children's Museum, 149 Emerald Street, Keene, 03431, NH, United States
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