Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 58 Mt Major Highway, Alton, NH
- Distance
- Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race
From the Organizer
RACE DAY
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – rain or shine.
7:30-8:30AM – Pre-registered racer check-in, shirt pick-up, and same-day race registration (only cash or check accepted).
9:00AM – Race begins!
Post-race – Refreshments, awards and raffles for all paid participants.
SCENIC START/FINISH
The race will start and end in the parking lot adjacent to the Alton Bay Bandstand overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.
GPS address: 58 Mount Major Highway (Rte 11), Alton Bay, NH 03810.
SHIRTS
A unisex long-sleeve cotton shirt will be available to all paid participants who have registered by July 14. A unisex long-sleeve polyester tech shirt can be chosen (instead of the cotton shirt) for an additional $5 to all paid participants who have registered by July 14 (no youth sizes available).
¨ Click here for size chart
COURSE INFORMATION
ChronoTrack computerized chip timing provided by Granite State Race Services. USATF-certified course through Alton. Scenic, slightly varying paved course – flat/downhill with one moderate incline. Every mile is marked, with water provided at the 1.5-mile mark and finish area.
¨ Click here for course map
AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS
9 & under · 10-14 · 15-19 · 20-29 · 30-39
· 40-49 · 50-59 · 60-69 · 70-79 · 80 & over
PRIZES
¨ Overall male/female runner
¨ Top male/female runner in each age division
¨ First Alton male/female runner
¨ Teams: running club & family/fun teams
PARKING OPTIONS
¨ On-street parking along Route 11
¨ At the Town Beach on Route 28A
¨ Overflow parking at Jones Field on Letter S Rd
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeport 2, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alton, NH
Elevation
504 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 34 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 58 Mt Major Highway, Alton, NH
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race?
- Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race is a running race held in Alton, New Hampshire on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Alton, New Hampshire at 58 Mt Major Highway, Alton, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race
Aug 8, 2026