Friends of the poor 5k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Friends of the poor 5K RUN · Friends of the poor 5K WALK
From the Organizer
All proceeds raised will benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help feed local families in need.
Runners who register at least 2 weeks early will receive a premium long sleeve wicking shirt.
Walkers who register at least 2 weeks early receive a free T-shirt.
We welcome your help receiving sponsor pledge donations. Click the link below for a pledge sheet.
https://friendsofthepoor5k.com/assets/pledge-sheet.pdf
The beautiful fall foliage colors will be peaking, and this scenic 5k course will be a fun filled family event for kids of all ages to enjoy!
Stay after the race for a chance to win a prize in our raffle!
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville 1 Nne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Ipswich, NH
Elevation
1,233 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Friends of the poor 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- Friends of the poor 5k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friends of the poor 5k?
- Friends of the poor 5k is a running race held in New Ipswich, New Hampshire on October 3, 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 Friends of the poor 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in New Ipswich, New Hampshire at New Ipswich Congregational Church, New Ipswich, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friends of the poor 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends of the poor 5k
Oct 3, 2026