The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire's Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic springtime celebration at the 4th Annual Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Londonderry, Rockingham! This exciting event, starting at 9 a.m. at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic route through the charming landscapes of North Londonderry. Participants will traverse the newly opened 1.2-mile stretch of the Londonderry Rail Trail, complemented by a picturesque course that features two water stops and highlights the stunning Little Cohas Brook Reservoir area.
Registration for the Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler is just $25 until March 31, with discounts available for youth and seniors. This fun-filled event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the museum's essential youth education programs, including summer camps and high school aviation projects. The first 100 registrants will receive a special event shirt, and all finishers will earn a custom medal. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the season with a memorable run while supporting a worthy cause! Sign up now and be part of the excitement!
Registration for the Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler is just $25 until March 31, with discounts available for youth and seniors. This fun-filled event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the museum's essential youth education programs, including summer camps and high school aviation projects. The first 100 registrants will receive a special event shirt, and all finishers will earn a custom medal. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the season with a memorable run while supporting a worthy cause! Sign up now and be part of the excitement!
Organiser's Description
GET OUTSIDE AND WELCOME SPRING WITH THE 4TH ANNUAL 'RUN THE RAIL TRAIL 4-MILER' ON SATURDAY, MAY 2!
Starting and finishing at the Aviation Museum of N.H., the run/walk event will take participants on a winding route through bucolic North Londonderry, highlighted by the newest stretch of the Londonderry Rail Trail. The race starts at 9 a.m. and is open to all runners and walkers. The event is a fund-raiser to support the non-profit Aviation Museum's youth education programs, which includes an upcoming summer camp and a high school student plane-building project at the Manchester (N.H.) School of Technology.
Registration for the 'Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler' is $25 through Tuesday, March 31; for those 12 and under and 62 and above, the fee is discounted to $20. Starting Wednesday, April 1, the fee is $40; $35 for those 12 and under and 62 and above. Registration on Race Day is $50 per person. The first 100 registrants will receive an official "Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler" shirt and the first 100 finishers will receive a custom finisher medal.
Participants may register online at www.runsignup.com; under Find a Race, search for "Aviation Museum." More information is also available at www.aviationmuseumofnh.org [http://www.aviationmuseumofnh.org].
Starting at the Aviation Museum of N.H.s historic 1937 terminal building at 27 Navigator Road, the course will first wind through lightly-trafficked streets and through the historic village area of North Londonderry.
The route, which includes two water stops, will then take participants along the recently opened 1.2-mile section of the Londonderry Rail Trail, which passes through the remote Little Cohas Brook Reservoir area. The route will then take runners and walkers back to the Aviation Museum and the finish line.
The course is entirely on paved roads. However, because the route involves a significant elevation rise in the first mile, followed by an equally steep descent shortly thereafter, we ask participants to consider not running with strollers. ALSO, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and in other categories such as longest time to finish.
Timing services provided by NovusMage. Traffic control and security will be provided by the Londonderry Police and Fire departments.
The Aviation Museum is also seeking Race Day volunteers. If you're interested in helping out, contact Leah Dearborn at (603) 669-4877 or at [email protected].
In addition, the museum is seeking business and community sponsors to help defray costs of organizing the event. For information about sponsorships, contact Jeff Rapsis at (603) 236-9237 or at [email protected].
The Aviation Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization based in the 1937 art deco passenger terminal at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is dedicated to preserving the Granite State's rich aviation past, and also inspiring today's students to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.
The Aviation Museum of N.H. was named the Best Place to Take Kids in Southern N.H. four years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024) in the annual Hippo Reader's Poll.
The Aviation Museum is located at 27 Navigator Road, off Harvey Road, in Londonderry, N.H. For more information, visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org or call (603) 669-4877.
Starting and finishing at the Aviation Museum of N.H., the run/walk event will take participants on a winding route through bucolic North Londonderry, highlighted by the newest stretch of the Londonderry Rail Trail. The race starts at 9 a.m. and is open to all runners and walkers. The event is a fund-raiser to support the non-profit Aviation Museum's youth education programs, which includes an upcoming summer camp and a high school student plane-building project at the Manchester (N.H.) School of Technology.
Registration for the 'Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler' is $25 through Tuesday, March 31; for those 12 and under and 62 and above, the fee is discounted to $20. Starting Wednesday, April 1, the fee is $40; $35 for those 12 and under and 62 and above. Registration on Race Day is $50 per person. The first 100 registrants will receive an official "Run the Rail Trail 4-Miler" shirt and the first 100 finishers will receive a custom finisher medal.
Participants may register online at www.runsignup.com; under Find a Race, search for "Aviation Museum." More information is also available at www.aviationmuseumofnh.org [http://www.aviationmuseumofnh.org].
Starting at the Aviation Museum of N.H.s historic 1937 terminal building at 27 Navigator Road, the course will first wind through lightly-trafficked streets and through the historic village area of North Londonderry.
The route, which includes two water stops, will then take participants along the recently opened 1.2-mile section of the Londonderry Rail Trail, which passes through the remote Little Cohas Brook Reservoir area. The route will then take runners and walkers back to the Aviation Museum and the finish line.
The course is entirely on paved roads. However, because the route involves a significant elevation rise in the first mile, followed by an equally steep descent shortly thereafter, we ask participants to consider not running with strollers. ALSO, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and in other categories such as longest time to finish.
Timing services provided by NovusMage. Traffic control and security will be provided by the Londonderry Police and Fire departments.
The Aviation Museum is also seeking Race Day volunteers. If you're interested in helping out, contact Leah Dearborn at (603) 669-4877 or at [email protected].
In addition, the museum is seeking business and community sponsors to help defray costs of organizing the event. For information about sponsorships, contact Jeff Rapsis at (603) 236-9237 or at [email protected].
The Aviation Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization based in the 1937 art deco passenger terminal at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is dedicated to preserving the Granite State's rich aviation past, and also inspiring today's students to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.
The Aviation Museum of N.H. was named the Best Place to Take Kids in Southern N.H. four years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024) in the annual Hippo Reader's Poll.
The Aviation Museum is located at 27 Navigator Road, off Harvey Road, in Londonderry, N.H. For more information, visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org or call (603) 669-4877.
Races
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4 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt and Finisher Medal
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 31 DECThe race will begin and end at The Aviation History Museum of New Hampshire which is located directly adjacent to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport runway. The course will take you through the nearby neighborhoods and will be clearly marked.
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