
From the Organizer
Fitness University is a free running fitness program for children ages 3 to 14 in the greater Nashua area. Developed in 1989 by the Gate City Striders, Fitness University is dedicated to promoting the importance of fitness, fun and good health. Children of all abilities are encouraged to participate.
At Fitness University, we're all about making fitness fun, engaging, and accessible for our youngest members. Whether your child is a budding athlete or just loves to move and groove, Fitness University offers some fun activities and exercises to keep them active and energized all summer long. We want to foster a love for fitness in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Fitness University will start on Tuesday, June 30, and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm until August 11, 2026 (skipping the week of July 28th due to scheduling issues)
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nashua Cwsu, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
91,131
as of 2023
Elevation
125 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 37 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fitness University 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
22
Days to train
Coming Up
Hollis Fast 5K
5 miles away
St. Joseph Hospital's Ribbon Run|Walk 5K, Step Up for Cancer Care
Less than a mile away
Miles For Meals 5k
Less than a mile away
Operation Delta Dog - 5K Run to Rescue
Less than a mile away
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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fitness University 2026
Jun 30, 2026