Lydia's Run 5k
Lydia's Run 5k is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Somersworth, NH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
About Lydia's House of Hope:
Our transitional-living program is for women and children who have been affected by homelessness due to poverty, domestic violence, addiction, and generational trauma.
Lydia's House of Hope provides a highly structured faith-based program for one year. Single women as well as mothers with children are provided with:
- Case management
- Nurse advocacy
- Occupational therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Trauma therapy
- And over 50 continuous life skills classes to include parenting, nutrition, work readiness, time management, finance, and so much more!
Lydia's House of Hope believes a holistic program helps families to heal as well as provides the skills necessary to transition from homelessness to wholeness.
We invite you to contact us or volunteer and learn how you along with our community can transform the lives women, mothers and children.
We are pleased to introduce Grace House, the newest LHOH step up program especially for semi-independent living. We give women the skills to end generational trauma and we stay connected with them on their journey to wholeness.
Visit our website: www.lydiashousenh.org. We hope to see you Saturday 9/19 at 9:00am as we continue to build community and raise funds to conquer our mission!
We race in honor of the young Lydia Valdez, her light and love are the inspiration for Lydia's House of Hope.
- You are invited to celebrate Lydia's birthday by lacing up your sneakers to help us continue supporting families dealing with addiction, homelessness and generational trauma.
When: September 19, 2026, from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where:120 Maple Street Somersworth, NH 03878 behind St. Martin Church in the parking lot.
LHOH is excited to be raffling off some amazing donations. There will be activities for all ages during and after the race! If you cannot run, please inquire about volunteering, make a donation, or cheer on our runners. Businesses are always welcome to sponsor events. All are welcome and we cannot wait to see everyone from the community rally to help inspire generational wellness and healing!
The top female and top male winner will receive a customized medal, and winners in each category will receive a ribbon. After the walk/run, enjoy awesome post-race activities and refreshments!!
Bring the kids and the dogs (on leash)! Thank you for your continued support!
Lydia's House of Hope
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
71°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Skyhaven Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somersworth, NH
Population
12,060
as of 2023
City Elevation
206 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 12 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Lydia's Run 5k
Sep 19, 2026