From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Hugs From Vets Trail 10K-ish, a fun and challenging race that combines scenic trails, country roads, community spirit, and support for our local veterans.
Starting and finishing at Henniker Brewing Company and American Legion Post 78, this unique event takes runners through beautiful fall landscapes featuring a mix of trails and roads. Whether you're racing for a personal record, enjoying a fall run with friends, or running in honor of a veteran, every step helps support an important cause.
Your participation helps ensure that those who have served our country continue to receive the assistance and recognition they deserve.
Every mile makes a difference!
⏰ 10:00 AM – Race Start
129 Centervale Road
Henniker, New Hampshire
👟 Field Limited to 150 Participants - Once the race reaches capacity, registration will close.
Register early to secure your spot!
💰 Fundraise or Donate
Want to make an even bigger impact?
🏆 Participants can create fundraising pages and collect donations from family, friends, and coworkers.
❤️ Not a runner? You can still support local veterans by making a donation directly through the registration page.
Every dollar raised helps support veterans in our community.
🥇 Overall Male Winner
🥇 Overall Female Winner
🏆 Top Finishers in Age Groups
🍺 Finish Strong
Cross the finish line at Henniker Brewing and celebrate your accomplishment alongside fellow runners, supporters, veterans, and community members.
Expect:
Register today and be part of something bigger than the finish line.
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
53°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hopkinton Lake, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 69 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hugs For Vets Trail 10kish, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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 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)
Hugs For Vets Trail 10kish
Nov 1, 2026