New Hampshire (Coos County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5k

Monday, April 8 – Monday, April 15, 2024 Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Pittsburg, New Hampshire
$43.40 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the New Hampshire (Coos County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5K, taking place from April 8th to April 15th, 2024, in the beautiful town of Pittsburg, Coos County. This unique virtual race is perfectly timed to coincide with a breathtaking total solar eclipse, which will cast a shadow over New Hampshire on April 8th, making it a perfect day for fitness and fun! Participants can complete the 5K run any time before, during, or after the eclipse, which will peak at 3:26 PM, providing an incredible backdrop for your run.

Join fellow enthusiasts as we celebrate this rare celestial event, with the last eclipse of this magnitude occurring over New Hampshire in 1959 and the next not expected until 2079. All registrants will receive a custom race bib, exclusive solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a personalized finisher certificate. Plus, the first 100 entrants will be gifted a special commemorative pint glass! With a raffle offering exciting prizes and many local schools and businesses closed for the day, this event is the perfect way to make lasting memories while enjoying the beauty of nature. Don't miss out on this

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  • New Hampshire (Coos County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Monday, Apr 8, 2024

    $43.40

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Organiser's description

FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Coos County. A total Solar Eclipse will darken New Hampshire's skies in one of nature's most awe-inspiring shows. For 3 minutes and 15 seconds, skies will dim, temperatures will drop, and the country will pause to watch as the Moon passes over the light of the Sun, completely blocking its light.

This event will be a massive opportunity for New Hampshires tourism industry. Northern New Hampshire will be in the eclipses Path of Totality, which offers viewers the most dramatic view of the eclipse. An influx of visitors will travel to the state in the hopes of getting this once-in-a-lifetime view of the sky. The last time New Hampshire was in the direct path of a Solar Eclipse was in 1959, and the next wont be until 2079.

The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 15 seconds. We are thrilled to offer the Coos County BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE (COOS COUNTY) BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.

* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE

*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.

LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT, MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED

Location

12 School St, Pittsburg, 03592, NH, United States

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