
12TH Annual
12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Keene, NH, with entry fees from $32 to $36.
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, November 7th as the 12th Annual Monadnock Developmental Services Run~Walk~Smile once again joins forces with the Flutie 5K for Autism in Keene, NH! Come out and run, walk, and smile at this fun, family-friendly event in the Monadnock Region. Together with our sponsors and donors, this year's collaboration with the Flutie 5K will once again make a difference in the Monadnock Region disability community. All funds raised will benefit the unmet dental needs of adults with developmental disabilities!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Keene, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,923
as of 2023
City Elevation
520 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Splash Dash 5K
3 miles away
Keene State Alumni Meet
2 miles away
Keene Family YMCA Fall Foliage Trail Races
3 miles away
Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run.
2 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Keene than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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12th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile
Nov 7, 2026