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May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!

May Day 5K & Family Fun Day! is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Keene, NH, with entry fees from $25 to $35.

Date
May 2, 2027 (178 days to go)
Price
$25–$35
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The May Day 5K Race will start and end at the Cheshire Children's Museum. The route will follow the Cheshire Rail Trail and turn around at the Bradford Road trail entrance.
 

The Cheshire Children's Museum will be hosting our 2nd annual May Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday May 2nd, 2027. This family friendly 5K rail trail race also includes free activities, food, community sponsor booths and more. The 5K Run will start at 10:00 am. The 5K Walk AND the Kids 1 Mile Run will BOTH start at 10:00 am. The 5K will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Bradford Road. The Kids 1 Mile Run will begin and end at the museum with a turn-around just before Pearl Street. 

The museum is open to the public, no reservations required. Please visit https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/ for more information!

Funds raised will help expand programming, enhance exhibits, and provided access to the museum for all families in the region.

Click here for more information on how you can become a vendor or a sponsor.

Support the museum with your donations: donate here.

Events

Kids 1 Mile Run$25
5K Run$35
5K Walk$35

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

64°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

40%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Keene, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:42 AMSunset 7:51 PMDaylight 14h 9m

About Keene, NH

Population

22,923

as of 2023

City Elevation

520 ft

Nearest Airport

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 43 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 73 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.

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Race
May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!
Date
May 2, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!?
May Day 5K & Family Fun Day! is a running race held in Keene, New Hampshire on May 2, 2027. 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 May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!?
Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Keene, New Hampshire at Cheshire Children's Museum. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!

May 2, 2027

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