Friends of the poor 5k
Friends of the poor 5k is a running race on October 3, 2026 in New Ipswich, NH, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
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.
72
Days to train
- Race
- Friends of the poor 5k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to New Ipswich 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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Friends of the poor 5k
Oct 3, 2026