New Year's Day Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K Walk/Run
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Temple, New Hampshire
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a heart-pumping tradition at the New Year's Day Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K Walk/Run on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in beautiful Temple, Hillsborough. For nearly 50 years, this beloved event has brought the community together, promoting fitness while supporting local causes. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, all while enjoying the crisp January air and the camaraderie of fellow racers.
This fun-filled event, sponsored by the Souhegan Lions, not only encourages a healthy start to the year but also raises vital funds for sight and hearing needs, scholarships, and emergency support in the towns of Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville, and Mason. Early bird registration is available from September 1 to October 31, with adult entry fees at just $25 and youth (ages 1-16) at $20. Regular pricing kicks in from November 1 to race day, with adult fees at $30 and youth at $25. Don’t miss out on the first 100 registrants, who will receive a special event shirt! Lace up your shoes and join us for a memorable start to the New Year, and remember, while dogs are beloved,
This fun-filled event, sponsored by the Souhegan Lions, not only encourages a healthy start to the year but also raises vital funds for sight and hearing needs, scholarships, and emergency support in the towns of Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville, and Mason. Early bird registration is available from September 1 to October 31, with adult entry fees at just $25 and youth (ages 1-16) at $20. Regular pricing kicks in from November 1 to race day, with adult fees at $30 and youth at $25. Don’t miss out on the first 100 registrants, who will receive a special event shirt! Lace up your shoes and join us for a memorable start to the New Year, and remember, while dogs are beloved,
Organiser's Description
FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS, THIS RACE/WALK HAS BEEN A NEW YEAR'S DAY TRADITION IN TEMPLE, NH. This race is sponsored by the Souhegan Lions, who use the proceeds to help people in the towns of Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville, and Mason with sight and hearing needs, scholarships, as well as with emergencies such as fires and other causes. Just a note, while we love dogs, dogs are not allowed in the race. This year's pricing Early Bird (9/1 thru 10/31) pricing: Adult $25, Youth 1-16 $20. Regular (11/1 thru 1/1) pricing: Adult $30, Youth 1-16 $25. Shirts will be offered to the first 100 registrants. Preferred sizes will be accommodated to the extent possible. Please note there will not be a separate walker division this year.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEP2026 Pricing: Early Bird (9/1/25 thru 10/31/25) Adult $25, Youth (1-16) $20, 11/1 thru 12/31 (11:59 P.M.) Adult $30, Youth $25. Day of Race: Adult $35, Youth $30. We will closely watch trends and weather to make the safest decisions for all participants that day.
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